Traveling Assistant Superintendent – Data Center Construction (Chicago, IL / Itasca) – Confidential
Full-Time | $90K–$105K + Bonus + Monthly GSA Travel Stipend + Full Benefits
A nationally recognized ENR design-build contractor with a rapidly growing data center division is seeking an experienced Traveling Assistant Superintendent to join its Chicago-based field leadership team.
This role supports large-scale mission-critical and data center projects across the Midwest with a predictable travel rotation and strong compensation structure.
Responsibilities:
• Support daily field operations on mission-critical/data center projects • Assist with subcontractor coordination, MEP interfaces, and technical scopes • Help drive scheduling, sequencing, and onsite workflow • Maintain daily logs, safety compliance, and field documentation • Collaborate closely with PMs and Superintendents to execute complex builds • Participate in ground-up activities from start to finish
Requirements:
• 2–4+ years commercial or industrial field experience with a General Contractor • Data center or mission-critical experience required • Experience with MEP coordination, commissioning/startup a plus • Comfortable with structured travel rotations • Strong communication, leadership presence, and stable work history • Ability to support large-scale technical projects ($30M–$200M+)
Travel & Compensation:
• Rotation: 2–3 weeks onsite travel across the Midwest, followed by a long 4-day weekend home • Monthly GSA Per Diem: $2,500–$4,000 (covers housing + travel; unused funds are kept by the employee) • Predictable schedule + Chicago-based home office for local project work between rotations
Benefits:
• Competitive base salary: $90K–$105K + annual bonus • Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) • Standard travel benefits • Strong internal growth path within an expanding data center/industrial division • Outstanding team culture with low turnover and strong leadership support
Apply today or email your resume to: samantha.hellyer@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
