Travelling MEP Superintendent - Data Center Construction

Diamond Peak Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonuses

Per diem

Benefits

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting seeks a Senior Travelling MEP Superintendent to lead field operations on hyperscale data center and mission-critical projects. This role requires extensive travel to project sites, with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and subcontractor performance.

You will coordinate closely with project management, trade partners, and client representatives to ensure uptime and seamless IST testing, while mentoring junior supervisors and field engineers on fast-paced builds.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of field leadership on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.
• 3+ years managing data center or mission-critical projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of MEP systems, UPS, BMS, CRAC/CRAH units, generators, and switchgear installations.
• Ability to lead subcontractor coordination and hold teams accountable to project goals.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms like Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, BIM 360.
• OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all onsite construction activities from mobilization to turnover.
• Drive day-to-day coordination of trades with focus on sequencing, safety, and milestone adherence.
• Manage field installation of complex MEP systems, critical power infrastructure, and white space buildouts.
• Ensure strict compliance with site-specific safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Interface with commissioning teams and equipment vendors during IST.
• Conduct daily field meetings, look-ahead planning, and work verification.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage change orders, schedule adjustments, and owner communications.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers to build a strong site leadership team.

Skills

Field leadership

Data center experience

Safety management

Project coordination

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

BIM 360

Job description

Traveling MEP Superintendent – Data Center/Mission Critical Projects

Travel: 100% to project sites across these locations

Salary Range: $140,000–$200,000 base + project bonuses + per diem + benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Travelling Superintendent to lead the construction of large-scale hyperscale and colocation data center facilities. This role is responsible for managing all field operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and subcontractor performance on complex, fast-paced projects.

As the top field authority, you will work closely with project management, trade partners, and client representatives to deliver technically demanding infrastructure with zero compromise on uptime requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all onsite construction activities from mobilization to turnover.
• Drive day-to-day coordination of trades with a focus on sequencing, safety, and milestone adherence.
• Manage field installation of complex MEP systems, critical power infrastructure, and white space buildouts.
• Ensure strict compliance with site-specific safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Interface with commissioning teams and equipment vendors during integrated systems testing (IST).
• Conduct daily field meetings, look-ahead planning, and work verification to ensure progress and quality.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage change orders, schedule adjustments, and owner communications.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field engineers to build a strong site leadership team.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of field leadership experience on large-scale commercial or industrial construction projects.
• 3+ years of direct experience managing data center or mission-critical projects.
• Deep technical knowledge of MEP systems, UPS, BMS, CRAC/CRAH units, generators, and switchgear installations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead subcontractor coordination and hold teams accountable to project goals.
• Proficiency with construction technology platforms (e.g., Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, BIM 360).
• OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR certifications required.

Preferred Experience:

• Managing multiple concurrent build zones or fast-track scopes.
• Familiarity with client-side protocols for technology or colocation partners.