Traveling Superintendent - Datacenter

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

7d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Superintendent oversees all field operations on assigned data center and structured cabling projects. This role is the primary onsite leader, responsible for managing crews, subcontractors, and day-to-day construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The position is based onsite in Dallas, Texas, and requires availability for travel. Flights, hotel, and a rental car are provided, along with $75 per day in food per diem. The role supervises Foremen, Lead Technicians, and installation crews; coordinates manpower, equipment, and materials; manages schedules, quality control, safety, reporting, and project closeout; and serves as the primary onsite contact for customers and general contractors. This is a contract-to-hire position. The stated pay range is $35.00–$40.00 per hour. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; 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.
Act 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.
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 food per diem.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available to eligible employees.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage may be available to eligible employees.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions may be available to eligible employees.
Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents may be available to eligible employees.
Short- and long-term disability coverage may be available to eligible employees.
Health Spending Account (HSA) may be available to eligible employees.
Transportation benefits may be available to eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program may be available to eligible employees.
Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, may be available to eligible employees.