• Mechanical Superintendent - Data Center

    Actalent (Ellendale, ND)


    Superintendent — Mission‑Critical (Field Leadership)

    Position Summary

    Command the field on a high‑complexity, hyperscale program. The Superintendent plans and directs all site operations—safety, logistics, sequencing, and productivity—while mentoring multiple superintendents/assistants and driving continuous improvement across the craft.

    Responsibilities

    + Preconstruction Readiness: Build crisis management, logistics, site rules, safety, and phase plans; align short‑interval schedules with critical path milestones.

    + Daily Operations: Lead huddles, weekly work plans, deliveries, and subcontractor coordination; maintain current drawings, logs, and inspection records.

    + Schedule Mastery: Develop and adjust the field schedule; manage constraints; facilitate pull‑plan sessions and standard work adoption.

    + Quality & Closeout: Implement project‑specific QC (pre‑installs, first‑work, observations, inspections, punchlist); ensure commissioning and owner training are flawless.

    + Financial Stewardship: Track labor, materials, equipment; review weekly/monthly cost projections with PMs; protect margin via productivity and plan adherence.

    + People & Culture: Mentor superintendents/assistants/foremen; run superintendent meetings; champion safety orientation and OSHA compliance.

    Qualifications (Required)

    + 5+ years of construction field leadership; capable of supervising multiple field leaders on large campuses.

    + Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, Bluebeam (or equivalent).

    + Demonstrated success driving Lean practices and continuous improvement.

    + Ability to clear federal background requirements and sensitive site screens when required.

    Qualifications (Preferred)

    + Two‑ or four‑year degree in a construction discipline; OSHA‑30 and CPR/First Aid current.

    + Experience adjusting field labor across projects; excellent written/verbal communication.

     

    Work Environment & Travel

     

    + Regular travel to program sites may be required; onsite presence is expected during active phases.

     

    Why Join Us

     

    + Lead the build of a mission‑critical, multi‑building campus with national visibility.

    + Shape schedule, safety, and quality outcomes while mentoring the next generation.

    + Work within a supportive, high‑performance culture that values standard work and Lean.

     

    Campus by the Numbers (Anonymized)

     

    + 100 MW of critical IT load live (first building)—commissioned in two 50 MW phases

    + Campus capacity: 400 MW planned at full build-out

    + Leased under a ~$11 billion, 15‑year agreement—initially 250 MW, later expanded to full capacity

    + Ultra-efficient design with liquid cooling, near-zero water usage, and projected $2.7 billion in lifecycle cost savings over 30 years

    + On a record pace—first 50 MW operational in late October, second phase shortly thereafter

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Ellendale, ND.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

     

    Eligible for: - Medical - Dental - Vision - HSA - FSA - AD&D Insurance - Disability and Maternity Benefits - 401K Retirement Plan - Bonuses

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Ellendale,ND.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.