Traveling Superintendent - Datacenter

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees field operations on assigned data center and structured cabling projects. The role is the primary onsite leader responsible for managing crews, subcontractors, and day-to-day construction activities while ensuring work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and meets customer specifications and company standards. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Dallas, Texas, with travel work required. Flights, hotel, rental car, and a $75-per-day food per diem are provided. The Superintendent coordinates manpower, equipment, and materials; monitors progress and quality; leads field personnel; and serves as the onsite contact for customers and general contractors. The role also manages safety compliance, project schedules, labor and productivity tracking, reporting, and project closeout. The pay range is $35–$40 per hour. Benefits may be available subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, including medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supervising construction or data center projects.
Experience with structured cabling, fiber optics, rack-and-stack, pathways, and cable tray installations.
Strong understanding of project scheduling and manpower planning.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
Availability for travel work.

Nice To Haves

Data center construction experience.
BICSI Installer, Technician, or RCDD certification.
OSHA 30 certification.
Experience leading teams of 10–50 or more technicians.
Experience working in active hyperscale or enterprise data center environments.

Responsibilities

Manage daily field operations for data center and structured cabling projects.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet project schedules.
Monitor project progress and identify potential delays or issues.
Maintain quality control standards and ensure customer requirements are met.
Supervise Foremen, Lead Technicians, and installation crews.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety meetings.
Mentor and develop field personnel.
Manage workforce productivity and staffing levels.
Serve as the primary onsite contact for customers and general contractors.
Coordinate activities with subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Attend project meetings and provide status updates.
Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Conduct site safety inspections and risk assessments.
Ensure employees use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Investigate and document incidents or near misses.
Develop and manage short- and long-term project schedules.
Track labor hours and productivity metrics.
Submit daily reports, progress updates, and field documentation.
Coordinate project closeout activities.

Benefits

Flights, hotel, and rental car provided for travel work.
$75 per day per diem for food.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.