Superintendent (Mission Critical/ Data Center)

CyberCoders; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

CyberCoders Minneapolis seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for mission-critical and data center projects. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, and controls trades, drive scheduling, and ensure uptime and safety commitments are met.

You will coordinate commissioning activities, review test plans, and maintain site documentation while communicating with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising mission-critical/data center projects on-site.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, electrical diagrams and installation instructions.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, coordinate multi-trade installs and lead commissioning.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving under schedule pressure.
• OSHA safety awareness and site safety program adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for mission-critical/data center projects to meet uptime and safety goals.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, controls and commissioning trades and ensure proper sequencing.
• Manage on-site schedule, resolve conflicts, and drive recovery plans to milestones.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for clients, vendors and commissioning agents with status updates.
• Oversee quality control, witness tests, and close punch lists for critical systems.
• Enforce OSHA safety programs, conduct toolbox talks and ensure compliance.
• Review drawings, submittals and RFIs; provide field input for change orders.
• Maintain daily logs, progress reports and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics to protect uptime and access.
• Collaborate with management and design teams for constructability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

On-site supervision

Data center systems knowledge

Read drawings

Multi-trade coordination

Safety compliance

Client communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational training in electrical/mechanical/construction

Job description

Superintendent - Mission Critical / Data Center

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for mission critical and data center projects. The Superintendent will ensure safe, on-schedule delivery of high-availability systems, coordinate mechanical and electrical trades, drive quality and commissioning efforts, and maintain continuous client communication to meet stringent uptime, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead day-to-day field operations for mission critical and data center construction and retrofit projects, ensuring work meets design, quality, safety and uptime requirements.
• Coordinate, supervise and mentor craft and subcontractor teams (electrical, mechanical, controls, commissioning) to ensure correct installation and sequencing of mission-critical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, STS, CRAC/CRAH, BMS).
• Manage project schedule on-site, identify and resolve sequencing conflicts, and drive acceleration or recovery plans when required to meet milestones.
• Serve as on-site point of contact for clients, vendors and commissioning agents; provide regular status updates and elevate critical issues promptly.
• Oversee quality control and commissioning activities, review test plans, witness functional testing, and verify completion of punch lists related to mission-critical systems.
• Enforce safety programs and site policies, lead toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, submittals and RFIs; provide field input to change order documentation and scope clarifications.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, progress reports, site documentation, and handover packages to support turnover and warranty processes.
• Coordinate material deliveries, site laydown, and equipment staging to minimize risk to operations and maintain site cleanliness and access.
• Collaborate with project management and design teams to identify constructability improvements and cost-saving opportunities while protecting system reliability.

Qualifications

• Required: Proven experience as a Superintendent on mission critical / data center projects with direct responsibility for on-site supervision and delivery.
• Required: Strong working knowledge of data center systems and infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, power distribution, cooling systems, fire detection/suppression, BMS) and the operational demands of mission-critical facilities.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, coordinate multi-trade installation, and lead commissioning activities.
• Required: Excellent reading and interpretation skills for construction drawings, single-line electrical diagrams, and manufacturer installation instructions.
• Required: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under schedule pressure to protect uptime commitments.
• Preferred (nice-to-have): Construction experience on commercial/industrial projects to support broader site coordination and installation knowledge.
• Preferred (nice-to-have): OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
• Preferred: Familiarity with industry standards and guidelines such as NFPA, TIA-942, and Uptime Institute recommendations.
• Education/other: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree, vocational certification, or related training in electrical/mechanical/construction fields is a plus. Valid drivers license and ability to pass site safety and background checks.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)