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Assistant Superintendent - Data Center Construction (2nd Shift)

MichiganOnsiteFull TimePosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • second shift
  • construction field supervision
  • directing crews
  • coordinating subcontractors
  • read construction drawings
  • installation requirements
  • construction safety practices
  • jobsite hazards
  • communication skills
  • follow-through

Nice to have

  • data center construction
  • foreman
  • field engineer
  • electrical construction
  • mechanical construction
  • low-voltage construction

Role summary

Align seeks an Assistant Superintendent for second-shift data center construction in Detroit. This role involves coordinating contractors, monitoring progress, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence during white space fit-out activities. The ideal candidate has construction field supervision experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to take ownership of onsite tasks. Previous data center or relevant electrical/mechanical/low-voltage/industrial construction experience is preferred. Responsibilities include serving as the onsite field representative, managing contractor activities, reinforcing safety, resolving issues, and maintaining documentation. This is a full-time salaried position.

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

Align seeks an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate second-shift construction activities for a data center white space fit-out in the Detroit metropolitan area. This person will work closely with the Project Manager and daytime field team to oversee contractors, monitor installation progress, and keep work moving safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has previous construction field experience, communicates well with contractors and clients, and is comfortable taking ownership of onsite activities. This is an opportunity for an Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, Field Engineer, or experienced construction professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Previous data center construction experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with relevant electrical, mechanical, low-voltage, or industrial construction experience will also be considered based on their background and field leadership experience.

  • This position requires working onsite during the second shift, approximately 4pm to midnight
  • This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses

    • Responsibilities

  • Serve as Align’s onsite field representative during the second shift, coordinating work with contractors, vendors, and client representatives
  • Review daily priorities and planned activities with the Project Manager and daytime team to ensure a clear handoff between shifts
  • Coordinate contractor activities and work sequencing, confirming crews have the access, materials, and information needed to complete assigned work
  • Walk the jobsite to monitor installation progress and quality against project drawings, specifications, and client requirements
  • Support white space fit-out activities, including cabinets, containment, cable pathways, structured cabling, and associated electrical and mechanical installations
  • Reinforce site safety requirements, address unsafe conditions, and escalate concerns through the appropriate site procedures
  • Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, installation issues, and other obstacles; work with the project team to resolve them
  • Maintain daily reports, progress photos, and field issue logs. Communicate potential scope changes and work requiring clarification to the Project Manager
  • Coordinate punch-list work and support inspections, testing, and turnover activities as assigned
  • Provide the daytime team with a clear update on completed work, outstanding issues, and next steps

    • Qualifications

  • Previous experience in construction field supervision or coordination, with responsibility for directing crews or coordinating subcontractors
  • Experience in data center, construction, electrical, mechanical, low-voltage, industrial, or other critical facility experience will all be considered
  • Ability to read construction drawings and understand installation requirements and work sequencing
  • Working knowledge of construction safety practices and the ability to recognize and address jobsite hazards
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with consistent follow-through on field issues and commitment
  • Ability to make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities and recognize when to involve the Project Manager or senior field leadership
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintaining daily construction documentation. Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Ability to work onsite consistently during the required second-shift hours

    • To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

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    Benefits and Perks:

    At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
  • Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Cellphone Reimbursement Program
  • Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
  • Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
  • Employee referral program

    • Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

    Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

    Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

    Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

    Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

    For more information, visit: www.align.com

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