Lead Field Technician - Critical Infrastructure

Lead Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure

Smart Tech Contracting LLC, Big Spring, Texas, United States

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale.

The company unifies controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics/UI standards, and program-level governance.

The Field Lead – Critical Infrastructure is a senior field execution role supporting hyperscale and colocation data center construction projects ranging from 40 MW to 200 MW.

The role operates as the primary execution lead for assigned scopes, zones, or work streams under the direction of the Site Superintendent. Responsibilities include coordinating daily activities across trades, directing field crews and subcontractors, and ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project requirements.

The position requires strong technical judgment, field presence, and the ability to resolve issues in real time while escalating risks, conflicts, and scope gaps appropriately.

Position Title
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Lead Field Technician – Critical Infrastructure

Position Location
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Must relocate to or live in Atlanta, GA;
Amarillo, Lubbock, Big Spring, Fort Worth, Dallas, El Paso, TX;
Las Cruces, NM

• Lead day‑to‑day field execution for assigned scopes, zones, or work streams.
• Direct STC field labor and coordinate subcontractors and trade partners within assigned areas.
• Coordinate daily activities across trades including electrical, mechanical, automation, controls, networking, and commissioning.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, site walks, and trade alignment discussions.
• Resolve routine field conflicts and sequencing issues; elevate complex issues to the Site Superintendent.

• Develop and maintain 2–3 week look‑ahead schedules aligned with the GC master schedule.
• Track daily progress, manpower loading, and productivity within assigned scopes.
• Enforce QA/QC requirements and verify work complies with drawings, specifications, and approved plans.
• Identify constructability issues, installation deficiencies, and scope gaps; document and elevate with recommendations.

• Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, STC safety policies, and project‑specific safety requirements within assigned areas.
• Lead daily toolbox talks and support weekly safety stand‑downs.
• Verify compliance with JHAs, pre‑task plans, energized work permits, and high‑risk activity controls.
• Stop work for unsafe conditions within assigned scopes and immediately notify the Site Superintendent.

• Provide clear daily updates to the Site Superintendent on progress, risks, and constraints.
• Support preparation of field reports, look‑aheads, and site documentation.
• Interface professionally with GC supervision, inspectors, and trade leads as directed.
• Support lessons learned capture and continuous improvement of field execution practices.

• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in field execution roles within mission‑critical, hyperscale, or complex MEP construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience directing field crews and coordinating subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, safety practices, and quality control.
• Experience working under a Site Superintendent or Project Superintendent in large‑scale projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and schedules.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and high‑risk construction activities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across trades and escalate effectively.
• Proficiency with construction field tools and platforms (e.g., Procore, BIM 360, Autodesk Build).
• Ability to operate independently within defined scope while aligning with site leadership direction.

• Frequently walking and inspecting active construction areas, including ladders, stairs, and uneven terrain.
• Frequently moving through indoor and outdoor environments, exposed to heat, cold,…