Traveling Superintendent - PEMB - AI Data Center

Job Description

Job Description

Traveling Superintendent – PEMB Hyperscale Data Center ConstructionLead the Core & Shell Delivery of Gigawatt-Scale AI Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on confidential hyperscale AI data center campuses currently under construction in North Dakota and Texas.

These projects include multiple ground-up facilities ranging from approximately 369,000 SF to nearly 1,000,000 SF per building, with individual facilities designed to support up to 150 MW of critical IT capacity. The campuses feature massive site development packages, deep foundations, structural concrete, PEMB erection, exterior enclosure systems, and utility infrastructure supporting next-generation AI and high-performance computing environments.

Project Scope

• Large-scale site development and earthwork
• Structural concrete foundations and equipment pads
• PEMB erection and structural steel coordination
• Wall panel and building envelope installation
• Roofing systems and weather-tight enclosure
• Utility infrastructure and underground systems
• Generator yard and support building construction
• Fast-track multi-building campus development
• Multi-billion-dollar hyperscale infrastructure program

Responsibilities

• Lead all core & shell construction activities from mobilization through dry-in
• Coordinate sitework, concrete, PEMB, roofing, enclosure, and utility contractors
• Drive safety, quality, schedule, and productivity across the project
• Manage look-ahead schedules and critical path activities
• Coordinate crane operations, steel sequencing, and material logistics
• Lead subcontractor meetings and daily field operations
• Partner with project management to maintain schedule milestones
• Support turnover of completed building shells to MEP and commissioning teams

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale data centers
• Large PEMB facilities
• Distribution centers
• Manufacturing plants
• Semiconductor facilities
• Industrial mega-projects

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $58.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bismarck,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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