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Senior Data Center Construction Superintendent

About Weeks Construction Services

Weeks Construction Services is a leading builder of advanced, mission-critical data center facilities. We deliver complex projects for some of the most demanding clients in the industry. Our work requires precision, urgency, and accountability — and we build teams that take pride in meeting that standard.

We are builders, not brokers. We bring together experienced professionals who thrive in high-performance environments and know how to get things done in the field.

Our Values

• We Answer the Call
• Integrity • Honesty • Trust • Nimbleness
• We Don’t Take No for an Answer
• Persistence • Determination • Accountability
• We Solve Problems
• Especially on complex, high-intensity projects
• We Expect the Best from Each Other
• Teamwork • Communication • Ownership
• We BTFM
• Innovative thinking with zero tolerance for mediocrity

Senior Superintendent Role

The Senior Superintendent will directly supervise and coordinate construction activities of the datacenters that are being constructed and report directly to Applied Digital’s Campus Project Director. The Senior Superintendent will play a critical role in ensuring the project's success by monitoring and facilitating collaboration among Applied Digital, contractors, subcontractors, 3rd party vendors/contractors, and regulatory bodies. This position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and project management acumen.

Projects include but are not limited to:

• Development of ground-up data center buildings
• Redevelopment or upgrade of existing properties to state-of-the-art data centers
• Expansion of data centers and critical infrastructure within existing facilities or on existing property
• Large customer fit-outs and retrofits to accommodate customers occupancy and deployment needs

Duties:

Scope Specific

• Depend on qualifications, this role is available to Mechanical and Electrical scope expertise. The roles of Senior Electrical Superintendent of Senior Electrical Superintendent are available to the right applicants
• Duties as outline below would apply with an emphasis on the specific scope

EH&S Job Site Specific (Primary and Supporting Role):

· Collaborate with client on site EH&S to establish and sustain site health, safety, and security controls in accordance with corporate objectives

Procurement (Primary Responsibility):

· Ensure the GC is properly managing site logistics for client owner furnished equipment. Know and understand the full OFCI process and what gear is coming and when.

· Work with Project Manager to receive approved submittal for all owner-furnished equipment. Ensure that the general contractor has a process for managing OFCI documentation and is receiving the appropriate documents.

· Inspect and check-in all Applied Digital-furnished equipment and materials that arrive to the jobsite.

Construction Management, Administration & Management (Primary Responsibility):

· Be on site on behalf of client Monday – Friday 7A – 5P, exact times and days may fluctuate, to monitor construction activities. Weekday evenings and weekends may be needed pending project schedule. Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies.

· Make client aware of neighbor or other local jurisdiction complaints or issues.

· Participate in GC-led weekly meetings which may include, but is not limited to: OAC, subcontractor coordination, pull planning, design, BIM/VDC meetings, RFI/Submittal, etc.

· Provide onsite technical Construction SME support, ROJ dates, visual inspection and/or observation for construction quality control of OFCI and CFCI equipment and Supply chain management

· Management of team members, key stakeholders, neighboring properties, contractors, utility providers and inspection agencies

· Address any disputes or conflicts that may arise during the project, working collaboratively with all parties to find mutually acceptable solutions. Escalating to Project Manager team when appropriate.

· Know and understand key schedule milestones.

· Actively track contractor activities in alignment with schedule. Will be responsible for communicating schedule impacts, delays, and issues.

· Prepare succinct and clear reports on project progress on a monthly/weekly basis or as needed including plan, actual, variance, risk, and mitigation measures.

Quality Control(Primary Responsibility):

· Manage onsite job photography.

· Take time to understand the GC’s Quality Control plan. Work with the Project Manger to ensure the plan adheres to client provided specifications.

· Manage the on-site QA/QC inspection process to drive closure of punch-list items and an expeditious turnover to Operations.

· Develop/monitor quality program metrics to evaluate the project’s performance. Analyze metrics to understand the root cause of any problematic trends and then work with the applicable parties to correct those items.

· Ensure contractors are adhering to site cleanliness plans and following industry best practices for Data Center construction i.e. – (no dust producing activities in critical spaces, etc)

· Review/Management of owner provided specialty testing and inspections contractors

Site Security (Primary Responsibility):

· Ensure the GC manages the site to the agreed upon site specific security plan.

Billing and Invoice Processing & Change Management (Primary Responsibility):

· Assist in pay monitoring and control to ensure that the project remains within budgetary constraints. Review with the Applied Digital Project Manager change orders and pay applications from the contractor and vendors.

Commissioning & Training (Supporting Role):

· Assist as required with Engineering team and CxA for startup and Commissioning.

Closeout & Turn-over (Primary Responsibility):

· Coordinate with Project Manager and client Engineering/Turn over team to collect and review of Turnover Package for completeness and accuracy to support transition of completed projects to Operations.

Other:

· Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with a client Construction Manager in being: Proactive (we encourage hustle fouls), leader in the room (set the example), be an energy supplier (leave people better than how you found them)

· Manage special or atypical projects as assigned

· Assist Sales or finance as directed by Supervisor

· Facilitate interdepartmental coordination in consultation with Supervisor, including but not limited to DCO, Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Engineering

· Assist or lead, in consultation with Supervisor, department process improvement initiatives

· Act as client site logistics lead – office trailer, signage, equipment, UTVs, etc. set up and management

· Manage tour requests and site visits on behalf of client.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Excellent listening and strong communication skills.

· Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

· Ability to create and support team morale.

· Apply critical thinking and logic to problem solving.

· Articulate contract and technical matters clearly

· Exceptional communication and presentation abilities.

· Demonstrated understanding of building processes and systems.

· Work scope requires understanding of cost estimating, budgeting and forecasting.

· Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

· 10+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction

· Demonstrated Post-Secondary Education

· OSHA 30 Certified or willing to achieve.

· Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to foster a safe work environment.

· A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

· Self-starter and ability to work independently

· Strong cultural fit and willingness to work collaborative on the execution of project.

· Understanding of CPM Schedule Logic

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 – $180,000, depending on experience and project scope.
• Relocation package.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Fully paid comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities to work on some of the most active and technically complex data center projects in the Phoenix market.
• A collaborative, high-performance environment focused on long-term growth and leadership development.

Data Center Construction Project Engineer

Weeks Group is a leading data center Owner’s Representative & Project Manager consulting firm with decades of experience overcoming complex mission critical challenges globally. As a women-owned business, we excel in solving tough problems, ensuring safe, timely, on budget delivery. We solve the hardest problems in the data center construction industry.

Our Values

We Answer the Call

Integrity • Honesty • Trust • Nimbleness

We Don’t Take No for an Answer

Persistence • Determination • Accountability

We Solve Problems

Especially on complex, high-intensity projects

We Expect the Best from Each Other

Teamwork • Communication • Ownership

We BTFM

Innovative thinking with zero tolerance for mediocrity

Role Summary

The Project Engineer (PE) supports the day-to-day execution of mission-critical data center construction by driving documentation, coordination, procurement tracking, and field communication. This role is central to keeping the project moving: managing submittals and RFIs, supporting schedule and cost controls, coordinating owner-furnished equipment (OFCI), and helping push quality, commissioning readiness, and turnover.

The PE works closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent(s), subcontractors, vendors, design partners, commissioning agents, and the client team to ensure work is coordinated, decisions are documented, and the field has what it needs to build safely and correctly.

Typical Project Types

Projects may include:

• Ground-up hyperscale and enterprise data center builds
• Retrofits and upgrades to live/operating facilities (brownfield)
• Expansions of existing data centers and critical infrastructure
• Large tenant improvements, fit-outs, and deployment-driven retrofits

Key Responsibilities

Submittals, RFIs, and Document Control (Primary)

• Lead the submittal and RFI process end-to-end: logging, tracking, routing, follow-up, and closure.
• Ensure submittals align with specs, drawings, basis of design, and approved alternates.
• Maintain clean, current project records: meeting minutes, logs, sketches, bulletins, and correspondence.
• Support drawing management: distribute current plans, manage revisions, and help prevent “building off old sheets.”

Procurement & Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFCI) (Primary)

• Track procurement status for long-lead equipment (electrical/mechanical/controls) and communicate risks early.
• Understand and help manage the full OFCI process: what’s coming, when, where it goes, and what’s needed to receive/install it.
• Coordinate with PM/superintendent on receiving, documentation, check-in, and storage requirements for owner-furnished materials.
• Support vendor coordination (delivery windows, offload plans, laydown logistics, access requirements).

Field Coordination & Schedule Support (Primary)

• Support weekly coordination cycles: subcontractor coordination, pull planning, BIM/VDC, OAC, and RFI/submittal reviews.
• Help keep commitments visible and enforced (who owes what, by when).
• Understand key schedule milestones and help identify schedule impacts from procurement, design, or field constraints.
• Partner with the field team to remove blockers fast and keep work moving.

Quality Support (Primary)

• Support the site QA/QC process: inspections, documentation, deficiency tracking, and closure.
• Assist with jobsite photo documentation and organization.
• Help drive clean build practices consistent with data center standards (critical spaces, dust control, protection of installed work).
• Coordinate specialty testing/inspections documentation and ensure results are captured and filed properly.

Cost, Change Management & Billing Support (Supporting)

• Support change management: pricing requests, documentation, scope narratives, and backup for change events.
• Assist PM with pay application tracking, vendor invoices, and reconciliation support as needed.
• Help maintain clean cost backup and scope clarity to support decision-making.

Commissioning Readiness & Turnover (Primary/Supporting)

• Support commissioning readiness by tracking prerequisites, documentation, and installation closeout.
• Coordinate with PM/field/cx team on turnover requirements (O&M manuals, as-builts, training, test results, spare parts, warranties).
• Help build and audit turnover packages for completeness and accuracy to support transition to Operations.

Safety & Site Standards (Supporting)

• Support the project safety program by reinforcing expectations, reporting hazards, and promoting safe planning and execution.
• Collaborate with site EH&S as needed to sustain jobsite health, safety, and security controls.

Other

• Be proactive and solutions-driven: “hustle fouls” are encouraged.
• Represent Weeks well with clients, trades, and vendors — be the steady hand and clear communicator.
• Assist with special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication; clear, timely follow-up.
• Organized and detail-driven: thrives on logs, tracking, and closure.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, and change documentation.
• Familiarity with mission-critical environments (preferred) and understanding of QA/QC expectations.
• Comfort coordinating with multiple stakeholders under schedule pressure.
• Working knowledge of CPM schedule concepts and milestone tracking (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction platforms (Procore, Autodesk/ACC, Bluebeam, P6, etc.) is a plus.
• Self-starter with a “get it done” mindset; team-first attitude.

Experience & Education (Typical)

• 2–6+ years in construction project engineer / coordinator / assistant PM roles (mission-critical strongly preferred).
• Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• OSHA 10/30 preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience and project scope.
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Fully paid comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity to work on technically complex, high-visibility data center projects.
• High-performance environment focused on growth, leadership development, and building the best teams in the industry.
• If you want, I can also produce a short “recruiter-friendly” version (tight bullets, fewer words) and a candidate scorecard specific to Project Engineer (submittals/RFIs, OFCI, turnover, QA/QC, coordination, urgency, communication).

Title: Site Director, Data Center Operations

Location: Alexandria, LA

Department: Operations

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Status: Full-time, exempt

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Overview:

The Director of Site Operations will lead the overall operations of one or more Applied Digital Data Center campuses, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all mechanical and electrical systems, building infrastructure, and data module operations. This position oversees a team of Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) and/or Manager-level personnel in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.

The role requires close collaboration with Reliability Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction, and other internal teams to maintain uptime, optimize facility performance, and deliver superior service to our customers. While this position is not a “Chief Engineer” role, a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems is essential to effectively direct maintenance and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site operations and engineering functions to ensure safe, effective, and reliable facility performance.
• Manage and develop teams of CFEs and/or Managers across all shifts within a 24/7 operational environment.
• Achieve and maintain facility availability and capacity targets across assigned campuses.
• Foster a team-oriented environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Ensure completion and quality of preventive and corrective maintenance through use of the Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop and review maintenance procedures, including MOPs and SOPs, ensuring adherence to Applied Digital standards and mission-critical safety protocols.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee vendor maintenance and break/fix activities, ensuring all work follows approved procedures.
• Evaluate and improve system performance through cost-effective operational enhancements.
• Lead incident and event management efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee employee training and certification programs for mechanical, electrical, and operational competencies.
• Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets for assigned facilities.
• Ensure proper planning, implementation, and closeout of projects within the Data Center facilities.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and manage contracted services.
• Uphold world-class customer satisfaction by responding promptly and effectively to operational or service-related issues.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and achieve departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Data Center operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision.
• 10+ years of direct management experience with proven leadership and people development skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems and their operational dependencies.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a mission-critical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience managing large-scale Data Center campuses or multi-site operations.
• Background in mission-critical maintenance programs or hyperscale environments.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience developing or improving MOPs/SOPs in a mission-critical context.
• Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements:

Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Working Conditions Based on Location:

Office Environment: Business office hours, with work hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to accomplish timely work demands and meet the company’s professional commitments. Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

Site Location: We are a 24-hour facility. Work hours (shifts) are assigned as necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions, ensure compliance, and support efficient company operations. Some positions require work at irregular hours (nights/weekends), overtime, alternating shifts, and working in challenging conditions (heat/cold, hazardous environments, loud worksites). Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

Note:

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

We remain committed and steadfast in solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Project Manager – Campus Construction Role:

As a member of the company’s Design & Construction team, the Project Manager for Offsite & Infrastructure is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all non-building-specific scope associated with campus development. This includes offsite utility work, substation and power delivery infrastructure, AHJ-mandated improvements, site-wide logistics, and other enabling works required to support vertical construction.

This role operates as the single point of accountability for offsite and enabling scope while also serving as a supporting Project Manager to the Senior Project Managers responsible for individual buildings. The position is campus-based and requires close coordination with utilities, municipalities, design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure offsite work aligns with building schedules, budgets, and commissioning milestones.

Key responsibilities include permitting, coordination with procurement of vendor products and services, contracting, construction management and administration, document control, invoice processing and change management, coordination with commissioning, documentation closeout, and turnover for all assigned scope. This role will also support process improvement initiatives and interdepartmental coordination across development, engineering, operations, and external authorities.

Projects include but are not limited to:

• Offsite utility infrastructure including power, fiber, water, sewer, and roadway improvements
• Substation and utility interconnection scope, including coordination with utilities and transmission providers
• AHJ-required improvements such as roadway upgrades, drainage, traffic control, and permitting-driven infrastructure
• Site-wide logistics planning and execution, including access roads, laydown areas, crane paths, and campus sequencing
• Enabling and early works packages required to support vertical construction across multiple buildings
• Support of Senior Project Managers through schedule integration, risk identification, procurement coordination, and issue resolution

Entitlements & Property Development:

• Assist Real Estate Acquisitions, or other APLD stakeholder responsible for managing the site development process with site exploration and diligence as required by AHJ processes, and in order to assist the Design Manager and Design Team with information crucial to informing the design
• Acts as owner’s representative for all offsite and shared campus infrastructure and manage all applicable vendors

Preconstruction/Predevelopment:

• Lead, in coordination with the Campus Project Director, Design Manager, and other stakeholders, the development of budgets related to offsite works, utility infrastructure, substations, AHJ-mandated improvements, site logistics, and other enabling campus scope.
• Lead, in coordination with the Campus Project Director and Design Manager, the development of schedules for offsite and enabling works, ensuring alignment with overall campus milestones and individual building schedules.
• Lead the development and issuance of Requests for Proposals for offsite infrastructure, utility work, substation scope, site logistics packages, and other enabling construction services.
• Assist the Design Manager, Campus Project Director, and Procurement team with RFP development for building-related scopes as needed.
• Lead the leveling of proposals for offsite and enabling work packages, including scope validation, schedule impacts, risk, and cost comparisons.
• Lead the evaluation and recommendation of contractors for offsite and enabling scopes.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of General Contractors for vertical construction packages.

Construction Management, Administration & Document Control:

• Manage all aspects of assigned campus and offsite construction scope to ensure expectations for scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality are achieved. This includes utilities, substations, AHJ-required improvements, site logistics, and other enabling works supporting vertical construction.
• Produce weekly project reporting for offsite and campus-wide scope summarizing key risks, schedule milestones, variances, budget status, and interface impacts to individual building projects.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and utility/AHJ coordination meetings for all offsite and enabling work packages.
• Support Senior Project Managers by aligning these activities with building construction sequencing and milestones.
• Lead campus-wide readiness and enabling-work coordination efforts required to support building construction and commissioning, ensuring offsite infrastructure and shared systems are delivered in alignment with overall campus readiness goals.
• Ensure all occupancy, turnover, and punch list requirements related to offsite and campus infrastructure are completed efficiently and in alignment with building turnover schedules.
• Participate in building-level meetings as requested by the Campus Project Director to address cross-scope issues, clarify responsibilities, and maintain alignment with campus execution plans.

Billing and Invoice Processing & Change Management:

• Ensure timely submission and review of invoices for third-party vendors associated with offsite infrastructure, utilities, substations, AHJ-required improvements, and campus-wide enabling works.
• Review and approve invoices for assigned campus and offsite vendors to ensure accuracy, contract compliance, and adherence to approved budgets and payment terms.
• Verify invoices meet Accounts Payable requirements, including appropriate backup, level of detail, and alignment with executed contracts and approved scope.
• Review and manage change order requests for third-party vendors performing campus, offsite, and enabling scope, ensuring compliance with contract terms and proper approval prior to payment.
• Review General Contractor pay applications on a limited, scope-specific basis, focused solely on campus logistics, enabling work, and offsite infrastructure components included in the GC’s billing.

Closeout & Turn-over:

• Assist with the collection, audit, and delivery of As-built Documents, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Warranties, and other closeout documents to Data Center Operations team from the General Contractor. Save for record in Construction folders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the Permitting and Inspections processes
• Proficient at reading and understanding design drawings and specifications
• Understand CPM scheduling methodology
• Knowledgeable of the design process and designers construction administration process
• Knowledgeable in design characteristics, installation, and operation of all major infrastructure systems involved in both data center and base building operations
• Knowledge of large and complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Experienced in writing Requests for Proposals, reviewing and evaluating vendor proposals and drafting and executing contract documents
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and familiarity with standard commercial design and construction contracts
• Knowledge of equipment purchasing agreements
• Experienced in cost estimating and budget building in the CSI Master Format
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• The ability to work and communicate with a variety of personalities and cross functional groups

Education/Experience:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture is preferred
• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience leading and managing design teams is required
• Project management experience on data center projects is preferred
• Experience with budget analysis & cost tracking, scheduling, progress reporting, change order management, and procurement of vendor services is required
• Experience with cash flow analysis is preferred

Travel:

Onsite Role

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary:

Applied Digital is seeking a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing organization. This role will play a key part in supporting initiatives such as supporting commissioning of new buildings, team training, and operations team support. The Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) will need to have technical expertise in controls systems, hardware diagnostics, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and system integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in electronic and digital controls systems.
• Maintain and repair control system hardware, including controllers, sensors, relays, actuators, and integrated mechanical/electrical components.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify efficiency opportunities and implement system optimization strategies.
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements while making adjustments accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage controls vendors to support site operations, component upgrades, and configurations.
• Communicate any controls issues or process improvements with site management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control system programming and commissioning.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the data center industry.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Hands-on experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC).

Essential Skills:

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.