About the role
Large deployment programs succeed or fail on the floor. On this hyperscale campus near Columbus, Ohio, multiple crews are deploying new capacity at the same time, and each one needs a strong leader.
As a Site Lead you will run a crew of 15–30 technicians: planning daily work, keeping everyone safe and productive, checking quality, and solving the logistics and vendor issues that slow racks down. You are EdgeTech IT’s face to the client and the prime vendor on site.
You will report to an EdgeTech IT delivery manager and work daily with the client’s deployment managers. Site leads who deliver are first in line to lead the next building or campus.
A day in the role
A typical shift. Times vary by site and shift.
- Pre-shift planning with the client deployment manager.
- Safety briefing and crew assignments.
- Walk the floor: monitor progress, quality and safety.
- Resolve blockers with vendors, logistics and other trades.
- Quality audits and coaching for technicians.
- Send the daily progress, quality and safety report.
What you’ll do
Planning
- Plan daily and weekly work against the deployment schedule.
- Assign technicians to tasks based on skills and priorities.
- Coordinate deliveries, staging and access with logistics.
Safety & quality
- Run daily safety briefings and enforce PPE, ESD and site rules.
- Perform quality walks and audits, and coach on findings.
- Report and investigate incidents and near misses.
People
- Onboard new technicians and pair them with experienced buddies.
- Track attendance and performance; address issues early.
- Recognize strong performers and develop lead technicians.
Reporting & stakeholders
- Send daily progress, quality and safety reports.
- Attend client and prime vendor coordination meetings.
- Escalate blockers early with proposed solutions.
What success looks like
- Know the schedule, MOPs, quality standards and every key stakeholder.
- Set up daily reporting the client finds clear and reliable.
- Know every technician’s strengths and assign work accordingly.
- Zero safety incidents on your crew.
- Crew consistently hitting daily targets.
- Defect and rework rates falling week over week.
- Blockers escalated early with proposed solutions.
- Technicians clear on expectations, with performance issues addressed quickly.
- Trusted by the client to plan and run expansions.
- A strong bench of lead technicians you have developed.
- Process improvements adopted by the program.
- Ready to scale your crew for the next phase.
How performance is measured
- Crew output against daily and weekly targets
- Quality: audit pass rate and rework
- Safety: incidents, near misses reported, PPE compliance
- Reporting accuracy and timeliness
- Crew attendance and retention
What you’ll bring
Required qualifications
- 6+ years of data center deployment or operations experience.
- 2+ years leading crews of 10 or more technicians.
- Strong knowledge of rack and stack, cabling and quality standards.
- Clear communication with technical crews and client managers.
- Proficiency with Excel/Smartsheet and reporting tools.
Nice to have
- OSHA 30.
- Hyperscale campus experience.
- PMP or CAPM.
- Experience working for or with prime vendors.
Core skills & competencies
- Leading by example on the floor
- Planning and prioritizing under changing schedules
- Firm, fair people management
- Clear written and verbal reporting
- Problem solving with vendors, logistics and other trades
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in data center operations or deployment.
Experience: 6+ years
Tools, technology & gear
Planning & reporting
- Smartsheet
- Excel
- Deployment trackers
- Daily report templates
Site systems
- Ticketing systems
- DCIM
- Inventory systems
Communication
- Teams / Slack
- Site radios
Provided on site
- Laptop and reporting tools
- Site radios and PPE where required
- Access to trackers, ticketing and DCIM
Please bring
- Safety boots
- Your leadership playbook: checklists and reports that have worked for you
Work environment & physical requirements
Physical demands
- Walk large campuses throughout the day.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Long days during deployment pushes.
Environment
- Data hall floors, staging areas and site offices.
- Busy construction and deployment environments with multiple trades.
Schedule & hours
- Weekday days, with flexibility for weekend pushes.
- Early starts for pre-shift planning.
PPE
- Full site PPE on the floor; you set the example for the crew.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Talk to your recruiter about any needs.
Site & compliance requirements
Before you start
- Pass a background check covering 7–10 years of criminal history, identity and employment verification.
- Pass a 10-panel drug screen at an approved collection site.
- Provide proof of US work authorization through your corporation or C2C employer.
- Sign the client’s confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
- Have your C2C agreement and certificate of insurance (if required by the program) in place.
Site access
- Obtain a site access badge and carry it visibly at all times.
- Follow badge, escort and visitor rules; never tailgate through secure doors.
- Use only approved entrances, parking and break areas.
- Leave cameras, personal laptops and unapproved devices outside secure areas.
Safety
- Complete the client’s safety and site orientation on day one.
- Attend daily safety briefings (toolbox talks) and report hazards and near misses immediately.
- Wear required PPE at all times on the data hall floor.
- Follow ladder, lift and lifting rules; only operate lifts after site training.
Quality, security & change control
- Follow the method of procedure (MOP) and change-control process for every task.
- Use ESD protection when handling hardware.
- Handle customer hardware, drives and data media under chain-of-custody rules.
- Never take photos, share site details or discuss the client on social media.
Rate & what we offer
Final rate depends on experience, certifications and the client program.
- Rate type
- Hourly, corp-to-corp (C2C)
- Overtime
- Approved hours above 40 per week are billed at the contract rate; any overtime premium depends on the client program.
- Travel / per diem
- Available for non-local candidates when the client program includes travel or per diem.
- Timesheets & payment
- Weekly timesheets approved by the client; invoices paid on the terms in your C2C agreement.
- Steady pipeline of data center projects
- Long-term assignments with extension potential
- Reliable, on-time invoice payments
- Travel and per diem support where the program provides it
- Dedicated account manager on every assignment
- Referral bonuses for C2C partners
Work details
- Work model
- Onsite (New Albany, OH)
- Engagement
- C2C Contract (12 months+)
- Duration
- 12 months+
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday days, with flexibility for weekend deployment pushes
- Travel
- Occasional travel between campus buildings
- Reports to
- EdgeTech IT delivery manager and the client deployment manager
- Team
- Leads a crew of 15–30 technicians
- Openings
- 2
- Work authorization
- C2C only. All US work authorizations accepted.
Where this role can lead
- StartSite Lead
Run a crew or shift on one campus.
- 1–2 yearsSenior Site Lead / Area Manager
Oversee multiple crews or buildings.
- 2–4 yearsDeployment Manager
Own deployments across a campus or region.
- 4+ yearsProgram Manager
Run multi-site programs and client relationships.
How we help you grow
- Leadership roles on new campuses as programs expand.
- Direct exposure to client and prime vendor leadership.
- Support toward PMP and safety leadership certifications.
Timelines are typical, not guaranteed; progression depends on performance and program needs.
About the location
New Albany, northeast of Columbus, has become a major hub for new hyperscale data center campuses.
Our hiring process
From application to your first day usually takes 1–3 weeks. Here is what happens at each step:
- Apply3 minutesSubmit your resume through the form. Include data center sites, project dates and certifications so we can match you quickly. Tip: List each site or campus and the work you did there.
- Recruiter call15–20 minutes · within 1–2 business daysWe confirm your experience, certifications, rate expectations, availability, location or travel preference, and your C2C setup (own corporation or C2C employer). Tip: Have your desired hourly rate and earliest start date ready.
- Technical screen20–30 minutesA conversation with an experienced data center practitioner about real scenarios: rack elevations, cabling standards, testing, troubleshooting and safety. Tip: Be specific about tools you have used and volumes you have handled.
- Client or prime vendor interview15–45 minutes · when requiredSome programs interview candidates directly. We brief you beforehand on the site, the team and what they look for. Tip: Ask about shift, crew size and how quality is measured.
- Offer & C2C agreement1–2 daysYou receive the rate, start date and assignment details. We sign a C2C agreement and work order with your corporation or C2C employer. Tip: Make sure your corporation details, W-9 and insurance (if required) are ready.
- Onboarding & badging3–10 daysBackground check, drug screen, client paperwork and site badge request. We track every step and tell you exactly when and where to report on day one. Tip: Complete the background and drug screen links the same day you receive them.
Before you apply
Having these ready helps us submit you to the client faster:
Documents
- Resume showing crews led (size), sites, schedules and outcomes
- Safety certifications (OSHA 30) and any PM certifications
C2C details
- Your corporation or C2C employer contact
- W-9 and insurance details if required
Availability
- Earliest start date
- Flexibility for weekend pushes
References
- References from client or prime vendor managers you reported to
Tips to stand out
- Give numbers: crew sizes, racks per week, schedules met.
- Describe a time you turned around a struggling crew.
- Mention the safety record of crews you led.
Questions about this role
Is this role W2 or C2C?
This role is offered on a corp-to-corp (C2C) contract. You contract through your own corporation (LLC or Inc.) or through a C2C employer.
I don’t have a corporation yet. Can I still apply?
Yes. Apply anyway and our recruiters will explain the options, including working through an established C2C employer.
Can the contract be extended?
Most data center programs run for many months, and strong performers are often extended or moved to the next phase or campus. Extensions depend on the client’s schedule.
What does the background check include?
Typically a 7–10 year criminal history check, identity and employment verification, and a 10-panel drug screen. Exact requirements depend on the site.
How soon could I start?
For most data center roles, start dates are 1–3 weeks after an offer, depending on how quickly background checks, drug screens and site badging are completed.
Ready to apply?
It takes about 3 minutes. Have your resume ready.
EdgeTech IT LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. EdgeTech IT will never ask candidates for payment during the hiring process.