Project Supervisor – Data Centers

Project Supervisor – Data Centers

Location: Northern Virginia / DC Metro

Type: Temporary / Contract

Environment: Live Mission-Critical / Data Center

We are supporting a major global organization with the delivery of a large-scale data-center retrofit programme across North America.

An immediate requirement has arisen for an experienced Project Supervisor to support projects within a live operational data-center environment in the Northern Virginia / Washington, DC region .

This is a site-focused position responsible for coordinating contractors, managing day-to-day project activity and ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for project activity on site
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and client stakeholders
• Manage project schedules, deadlines and key deliverables
• Monitor scope, quality, safety, programme and project risks
• Lead regular site/project coordination meetings
• Ensure contractors are safely and effectively delivering against programme requirements
• Coordinate access, materials and site activities within a live critical environment
• Review work against project documentation and drawings
• Support procurement and subcontractor coordination where required
• Manage reporting, project updates and client communication
• Support safe project handover and close-out
• Travel to other data-center locations may be required as the programme develops

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone with:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience within data centers, mission-critical facilities, M&E, FM or construction environments JD - Project Supervisor
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and network systems JD - Project Supervisor
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating work in live operational environments
• Strong construction/project delivery knowledge
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Strong organization, attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical or a related discipline preferred
• Project Management certification desirable

Preferred Background

Previous experience within data centers or hyperscale environments is strongly preferred.

Candidates from other complex mission-critical environments may also be considered, including:

• Pharmaceutical / R&D
• Hospitals / healthcare
• Industrial facilities
• Critical infrastructure
• Oil & gas

This role would particularly suit someone with an electrical / M&E bias who is comfortable overseeing contractors while working closely with client and operational teams.

The Opportunity

This is part of a wider North American programme with projects across multiple data-center campuses. The initial assignment is expected to be based in the Northern Virginia / DC region, with opportunities for continued project work as the programme expands.