Senior Field Technician Lead, Critical Infrastructure

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a Lead Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure to drive field execution on hyperscale data center projects, ranging from 40 MW to 200 MW. You will lead daily field activity, direct labor, and coordinate subcontractors across electrical, mechanical, and automation trades.

This senior role requires strong technical judgment, real-time issue resolution, and strict adherence to safety, QA/QC, and schedule.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of field execution experience in mission-critical, hyperscale, or complex MEP construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience directing field crews and coordinating subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, safety practices, and quality control.
• Experience working under a Site Superintendent or Project Superintendent on large-scale projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and schedules.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field execution for assigned scopes, zones, or workstreams.
• Direct field labor and coordinate subcontractors and trade partners within assigned areas.
• Coordinate daily activities across trades including electrical, mechanical, automation, controls, networking, and commissioning.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, site walks, and trade alignment discussions.
• Resolve routine field conflicts and sequencing issues; escalate complex issues to the Site Superintendent.

Skills

Field execution leadership

Trade coordination

Read construction drawings

Safety compliance

Site communication

Job description

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a Lead Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure to drive field execution on hyperscale data center projects, ranging from 40 MW to 200 MW. You will lead daily field activity, direct labor, and coordinate subcontractors across electrical, mechanical, and automation trades.

This senior role requires strong technical judgment, real-time issue resolution, and strict adherence to safety, QA/QC, and schedule.