Traveling Superintendent - Data Center

Actalent; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in the United States is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee core and shell data center construction on a hyperscale campus in Bismarck, ND. You will direct field operations, manage subcontractor coordination, and drive schedule performance across foundations, structural steel, concrete, and building enclosure.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while coordinating with project management and owner representatives to deliver complex facilities on

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience with large-scale industrial, manufacturing, distribution, aviation, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven success delivering complex projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Direct all field operations and site activities.
• Manage subcontractor coordination and project sequencing.
• Drive schedule performance and production goals.
• Maintain safety, quality, and operational excellence standards.
• Coordinate with project management and owner representatives.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Job description

SUPERINTENDENT - CORE & SHELL DATA CENTERLead Construction of Hyperscale Data Center Facilities

We're seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee core and shell operations on a large-scale AI data center campus consisting of multiple hyperscale facilities and supporting infrastructure.

This role will focus on site development, foundations, structural steel, concrete, building enclosure, roofing, and interior buildout activities across a campus valued in the billions.

Responsibilities

• Direct all field operations and site activities
• Manage subcontractor coordination and project sequencing
• Drive schedule performance and production goals
• Maintain safety, quality, and operational excellence standards
• Coordinate with project management and owner representatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction experience
• Experience with large-scale industrial, manufacturing, distribution, aviation, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities
• Proven success delivering complex projects on schedule

Why Join Us

• Multi-year project duration
• Significant leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to build transformational infrastructure projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bismarck, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $58.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bismarck,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.