Site Superintendent – Data Center Startup & Commissioning

Armada; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Armada is seeking a Site Superintendent to lead on-site installation, startup, and commissioning of the Leviathan data center. You will coordinate between the customer GC, trades, Armada teams, and the CxA to drive readiness for RFS.

The role requires 8+ years in construction site management with data center startup experience, and a strong grasp of data center MEP systems, scheduling, and safety leadership. This on-site position offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction site management experience, including 3+ years focused on mission-critical, data center, or industrial startup environments.
• Proven track record coordinating multi-trade, multi-stakeholder job sites through substantial completion, startup, and commissioning to occupancy or RFS.
• Working knowledge of data center MEP systems and coordination with startup activities.
• Familiarity with commissioning frameworks (ASHRAE Guideline 0/1.1, Level 1–5).
• Strong scheduling acumen with Primavera P6 or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Armada's on-site lead coordinating daily activities across GC, subcontractors, and Armada trades.
• Develop and enforce integrated site logistics plans and look-ahead schedules across multiple crews.
• Chair coordination meetings to align GC, subcontractor, and commissioning schedules.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts before they impact schedules.
• Track punch lists, RFIs, and deficiency logs tied to startup readiness.
• Maintain daily site reports and progress logs for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Commissioning Authority to align construction with Level 1–5 sequences.
• Support pre-functional checklists, FPT, IST, and systems testing.

Skills

Construction management

Data center startup

Commissioning coordination

Site safety leadership

Scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Site Superintendent – Data Center Startup & Commissioning

United States (Remote)

About the Company

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including FoundersFund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edgeAI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the role

The Site Superintendent will serve as Armada's on-site lead during the installation, startup, and commissioning phases of the Leviathan data center, driving the facility to Ready for Service (RFS). This role bridges traditional construction site management with data center startup and commissioning expertise, acting as the primary point of coordination between the customer's General Contractor (GC) and subcontracted trades, Armada's own subcontractors and trades, and the Commissioning Authority (CxA) team. The ideal candidate combines a strong construction management background with hands-on experience bringing mission-critical or industrial facilities from substantial completion through commissioning to RFS.

Location

This is an on-site, field-based role located at the Leviathan data center project site [TBD] for the duration of installation, startup, and commissioning.

Must be able to walk active construction sites, climb ladders/stairs, and work in mechanical/electrical spaces under construction; PPErequired at all times.

Schedule may require extended hours, weekend work, and short-notice availability during critical energization and testing windows to support RFS milestones.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Site Coordination & Construction Management

Serve as Armada's primary on-site point of contact, coordinating daily activities across the customer's GC, GC-managed subcontractors, and Armada's own subcontracted trades.

Develop, maintain, and enforce integrated site logistics plans, look-ahead schedules, and work sequencing across multiple concurrent trade crews.

Chair or participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings (OAC meetings, trade stacking, site safety huddles) to align GC, subcontractor, and commissioning schedules.

Identify and resolve field conflicts — space, sequencing, access, utility tie-ins — before they impact schedule.

Track and drive closure of punch lists, RFIs, and deficiency logs tied to startup readiness.

Maintain daily site reports, photo documentation, and progress logs for internal and customer stakeholders.

Commissioning Coordination (Path to RFS)

Serve as the field liaison to the Commissioning Authority (CxA), ensuring construction completion aligns with the Level 1–5 commissioning sequence.

Coordinate system turnover packages, startup sequencing, and system-by-system readiness with mechanical, electrical, controls, and fire/life safety trades.

Support and track execution of pre-functional checklists, functional performance testing (FPT), and integrated systems testing (IST).

Escalate and manage resolution ofcommissioning-driven punch items, ensuring trades remobilize quickly to close gaps.

Partner with theCxA, engineers of record, and OEM startup technicians to sequence equipment energization, startup, and testing safely and efficiently.

Maintain visibility into the master commissioning schedule and proactively flag risks to the RFS date.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Enforce site safety programs across all trades on site, including GC-managed and Armada-managed crews, in line with customer and jurisdictional requirements.

Ensure work is executedperapproved drawings, specifications, and quality standards; support QA/QC inspections and documentation.

Support permitting, inspection, and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) coordination as needed to support system energization and occupancy.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Communication

Act as a trusted, credible technical and field voice across customer GC leadership, subcontractor superintendents,CxAteams, and Armada leadership.

Provide regular progress updates, schedule risk assessments, and RFS readiness reporting to Armada project leadership and the customer.

Support change management, ensuring field changes are documented and routed through proper approval channels.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of construction site management experience, including 3+ years focused on mission-critical, data center, or industrial startup/commissioning environments.

Proven track record coordinating multi-trade, multi-stakeholder job sites through substantial completion, startup, and commissioning to occupancy or RFS.

Working knowledge of data center MEP systems (electrical distribution/switchgear, UPS, generators, cooling plants/CRAH-CRAC, BMS/EPMS controls) sufficient to coordinate startup sequencing with theCxAand trades.

Familiarity with commissioning process frameworks (e.g., ASHRAE Guideline 0/1.1, Level 1–5 commissioning) and the ability to translate commissioning requirements into field execution plans.

Strong scheduling acumen (Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar) and experience managing look-ahead schedules across GC and subcontractor crews.

Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and third-party commissioning agents simultaneously.

OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain); strong site safety leadership background.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting schedule and risk status tocustomerand executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center construction/startup programs.

Working knowledge of building automation/controls systems and integrated systems testing (IST) processes.

Existing relationships with major data center GCs,CxAfirms, and MEP trade contractors.

PMP,CxA, or CCM certification.

Experience owning or supporting RFS/turnover documentation packages (O&M manuals, as-builts, warranty documentation).

Compensation

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

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Compensation

$123,600 - $154,500 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset.You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver.You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player.You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven.Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

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Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.