Superintendent

Actalent; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Weekly per diem

Vehicle allowance

Travel expenses covered

Bonus opportunities

Long-term project pipeline

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Traveling Superintendent to support a confidential hyperscale data center construction program across multiple campuses in North Dakota. You will supervise large field teams, coordinate trade partners, and manage safety, scheduling, and quality across high-density facilities up to hundreds of megawatts of IT load.

The role is based in Fargo, ND with extensive travel, competitive base salary, per diems, and vehicle/travel benefits as part of a major AI infrastructure

Qualifications

• Lead site development through final turnover.
• Coordinate large field teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, quality, schedule and productivity targets.
• Oversee structural steel, concrete, and large-scale MEP coordination.
• Manage utility energization activities and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Site development through final turnover.
• Structural steel and concrete operations.
• Large-scale MEP coordination.
• Utility and energization activities.
• Trade partner management and safety oversight.

Skills

Site leadership

Trade coordination

Safety management

Field supervision

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Job description

Hyperscale AI Data Center Program

Build One of the Largest AI Infrastructure Programs in North America

TRAVELING SUPERINTENDENT

Build One of the Largest AI Infrastructure Programs in North America

Seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to support a confidential hyperscale AI data center construction program spanning multiple campuses in North Dakota. These projects represent billions of dollars in active construction and include multiple high-density AI facilities ranging from approximately 369,000 SF to nearly 1 million SF per building. The program includes 100 MW, 150 MW, and campus-wide deployments totaling hundreds of megawatts of critical IT load supporting next-generation artificial intelligence and high-performance computing environments.

Project Highlights

• Multi-building hyperscale AI campuses


• Buildings approaching 1,000,000 SF


• Up to 150 MW critical IT load per facility


• 400 MW campus deployments


• Advanced liquid cooling infrastructure


• Medium-voltage and utility-scale power distribution


• Dedicated generator facilities


• High-density mechanical and electrical systems


• Concurrent construction, energization, and commissioning activities


• Fast-track execution schedules

What You'll Lead

• Site development through final turnover


• Structural steel and concrete operations


• Large-scale MEP coordination


• Utility and energization activities


• Trade partner management


• Safety, quality, schedule, and productivity


• Daily coordination of large field teams and subcontractors

Ideal Experience

• Hyperscale Data Centers


• Mission Critical Facilities


• Semiconductor


• Battery Manufacturing
  
• Industrial Mega Projects


• Advanced Manufacturing


• Power Generation

Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary


• Weekly Per Diem


• Vehicle Allowance


• Travel Expenses Covered


• Bonus Opportunities


• Long-Term Project Pipeline

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus opportunities


• Weekly tax-advantaged per diem while assigned to project sites


• Company-paid travel accommodations and transportation assistance


• Vehicle allowance, or mileage reimbursement, or company vehicle


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage


• Generous paid time off and paid holidays


• Long-term project pipeline with opportunities across multiple hyperscale campuses


• Career advancement opportunities on some of the largest AI and mission-critical construction programs in North America


• Exposure to cutting-edge hyperscale, AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and liquid-cooled data center environments


• Opportunity to work on multi-building campuses exceeding 400 MW of critical IT capacity and gigawatt-scale future expansion programs


• Training and professional development opportunities, including leadership and industry certifications


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Relocation and mobility opportunities for future national assignments


• Work alongside industry-leading experts in mission-critical construction, commissioning, and energization

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 5° Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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