Superintendent

Metric DCX; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for mission-critical facility projects in Northern Virginia, including Ashburn, Manassas, and Sterling.

You will supervise on-site construction activities, coordinate electrical, mechanical, and controls trades, and enforce OSHA safety standards across the full project lifecycle from mobilization through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of superintendent or field supervision experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems in commercial or industrial settings.
• OSHA safety standards familiarity; OSHA 30 certification a plus.
• Experience with scheduling and field management tools (e.g., Procore) is a plus.
• On-site full-time work in Northern Virginia or nearby area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily on-site construction and retrofit activities for data center projects from mobilization through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate and sequence the work of electrical, mechanical, and controls trades on critical infrastructure systems (UPS, generators, cooling, switchgear).
• Enforce site safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and local Virginia jurisdiction codes.
• Manage subcontractor performance in the field, including scheduling, workmanship, and adherence to project specifications.
• Conduct daily site walks, progress tracking, and quality control inspections.
• Identify and resolve field-level issues, escalating risks or delays to the Project Manager as needed.
• Maintain daily logs, manpower reports, and site documentation.
• Support punch list completion and readiness for commissioning milestones.

Skills

Field supervision

Safety management

Scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

We are looking for a Data Center Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for mission-critical facility projects in Northern Virginia, including sites within Ashburn, Manassas, and Sterling.

This role is responsible for on-site supervision of construction activities, trade coordination, and quality and safety enforcement across the full project lifecycle - from mobilization through commissioning - while working closely with subcontractors, MEP trades, and equipment vendors to ensure work is executed safely, on schedule, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily on-site construction and retrofit activities for data center projects from mobilization through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate and sequence the work of electrical, mechanical, and controls trades on critical infrastructure systems (UPS, generators, cooling, switchgear)
• Enforce site safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA and local Virginia jurisdiction codes
• Manage subcontractor performance in the field, including scheduling, workmanship, and adherence to project specifications
• Conduct daily site walks, progress tracking, and quality control inspections
• Identify and resolve field-level issues, escalating risks or delays to the Project Manager as needed
• Maintain daily logs, manpower reports, and site documentation
• Support punch list completion and readiness for commissioning milestones

Qualifications

• 2+ years of superintendent or field supervision experience in construction, data centers, or mission-critical facilities preferred
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems in commercial or industrial settings
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards; OSHA 30 certification a plus
• Experience with scheduling and field management tools (e.g., Procore) a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Northern Virginia