LEAD FOREMAN - DATA CENTER - HYPERSCALE

We are executing a multi-phase electrical build-out at a hyperscale data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia, and we are hiring a Lead Foreman to own the field execution of that scope., This is the most important field position on the project. You will run a crew of 15 to 20 technicians in a live hyperscale environment, and you will be the person the client sees, the schedule depends on, and the crew looks to.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record on hyperscale builds specifically - not commercial work that scaled up, but data center work where you have already learned what an outage costs, what a client walkthrough feels like, and why the paperwork matters as much as the pipe.

The right candidate runs the work rather than reacting to it: identifies scope before it is handed to them, documents it, prices the material, sits in the scope meeting, and comes out of it with a plan the crew can execute Monday morning.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIESCrew Leadership ? Directly manage and schedule a crew of 15-20 technicians - journeymen, apprentices, and helpers

? Build daily and weekly work plans against the look-ahead; assign work by skill level and keep every hand productive

? Run toolbox talks, enforce safety standards, and hold the crew to the workmanship expectations of a hyperscale client

? Develop your people - identify who is ready for more, coach the ones who are struggling, and escalate honestly when someone is not working out

? Track and approve time, manage manpower loading against the budget, and flag overruns before they become a problem

Scope Identification & Documentation ? Identify scope from drawings, specifications, walkdowns, and field conditions - including scope that is not clearly assigned

? Write clear, defensible scope documents that define what is included, what is excluded, and what assumptions were made

? Recognize out-of-scope and changed work in the field and document it immediately with photos, quantities, and hours

? Support change order and T&M ticket development with accurate field data

? Generate and track RFIs on drawing conflicts and constructability issues rather than installing something you know is wrong

Material Management & Procurement Support ? Identify required materials from drawings and specifications - correct manufacturer, part number, and quantity

? Build accurate material takeoffs and bills of material for purchasing

? Manage lead times and long-lead items; escalate procurement risk to the PM before it hits the schedule

? Coordinate deliveries, staging, laydown, and on-site material control; minimize waste and shrinkage

? Verify received material against the submittal and the order before it goes to the floor

Client Interface ? Represent ATMS professionally in front of the client, the general contractor, and the trades on a daily basis

? Attend and contribute in scope meetings, coordination meetings, and progress reviews

? Communicate constraints, risks, and schedule impacts clearly and early - no surprises

? Lead client walkthroughs of completed work and respond to punch items promptly

? Understand that on a hyperscale campus, our conduct and our workmanship are how the next contract gets won

Quality Assurance & Quality Control ? Working knowledge of the QA/QC process - inspection and test plans, hold points, checklists, and turnover documentation

? Self-check crew work against drawings and specifications before it is called complete

? Maintain labeling, torque documentation, test records, and as-built redlines current daily rather than reconstructed at the end

? Photograph and document work before it is concealed

? Support commissioning activities and deliver a clean, complete turnover package

Problem Solving ? Think past the obvious answer - find the constructible solution when the drawing, the field condition, and the schedule do not agree

? Resequence work, reallocate crew, and adjust the plan to hold the schedule when conditions change

? Bring solutions to the PM and the client rather than only problems

? Proven track record leading electrical crews on hyperscale data center builds - this is a hard requirement, not a preference

? Demonstrated experience directly managing crews of 15-20 or larger

? Journeyman Electrician license (Virginia or a reciprocal state) or equivalent demonstrated field expertise

? 10+ years in the electrical trade with 3+ years in a foreman or lead role

? Ability to identify scope and produce a written scope document without being walked through it

? Proficiency in material identification - manufacturer, part number, and quantity - and in building takeoffs for ordering

? Professional presence in front of clients and the ability to hold your own in a scope meeting

? Working understanding of QA/QC processes and turnover documentation

? Fluent reading of electrical drawings, one-lines, riser diagrams, submittals, and specifications

? OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E

? Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check for site badging

? Availability for overtime, night shifts, and weekends as the schedule requires Strongly Preferred ? Experience across multiple hyperscale clients or campuses

? Familiarity with MOP and SOP development and execution in live data center environments

? Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling tools

? Experience supporting Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning

? Prior estimating or preconstruction exposure

? Aerial lift certification and first aid / CPR

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs, work from ladders and lifts at heights, walk an active construction site for the duration of the shift, and work in confined spaces and overhead as required.

? $185,000 annual salary plus a performance bonus tied to schedule, safety, budget, and quality

? Relocation assistance for the right candidate

? Medical, dental, and vision coverage

? 401(k)

? Paid time off and holidays

ATMS is a turnkey design-build electrical and infrastructure contractor delivering mission-critical work across five market verticals: data centers, wireless and neutral host, EV charging, solar and battery storage, and federal and utility infrastructure.