Senior Electrical Superintendent - Data Center Construction
Senior Electrical Superintendent
Hyperscale Data Center Construction | Ohio
Local, Travel, or Relocation Opportunities Available
We are partnering with a leading mission‑critical general contractor delivering large‑scale hyperscale data center campuses across Ohio. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Superintendent to lead on high‑value, technically complex projects for major hyperscale clients.
This is a senior field leadership role overseeing high‑voltage power infrastructure, low‑voltage systems, and coordinated MEP execution within fast‑paced, zero‑downtime environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all electrical field operations on hyperscale data center projects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover
- Oversee installation and commissioning of high‑voltage and medium‑voltage systems, including substations, switchgear, generators, UPS, and power distribution
- Provide hands‑on supervision of low‑voltage systems, including BMS, EPMS, security, fire alarm, and structured cabling
- Coordinate closely with MEP trade partners, commissioning agents, inspectors, engineers, and client representatives
- Manage multiple electrical superintendents, foremen, and large union/non‑union workforces
- Drive strict adherence to safety, quality control, QA/QC, and mission‑critical best practices
- Maintain schedule compliance through lookahead planning, manpower forecasting, and material coordination
- Act as the primary electrical point of contact on site for owners, GCs, and AHJs
Required Experience & Background
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Electrical Superintendent on mission‑critical or hyperscale data center projects
- Strong background in high‑voltage electrical construction within live or mission‑critical environments
- Demonstrated experience delivering low‑voltage system installations (BMS, EPMS, security, FA, structured cabling)
- Deep understanding of power distribution, redundancy, commissioning, and turnover requirements
- Experience working alongside or coordinating full MEP scopes strongly preferred
- Ability to manage large crews across multiple buildings or phases
- Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, BIM/VDC platforms
- Willingness to work locally in Ohio, travel, or relocate depending on project needs
What's on Offer
- Long‑term pipeline of hyperscale data center projects in Ohio
- Competitive base salary + bonuses + per diem (where applicable)
- Travel, rotation, or full relocation options
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest and most technically advanced data center projects in the U.S.
- Clear progression into wider general superintendent or construction leadership roles
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