Northern Virginia is one of the tightest data center construction markets in the country right now. The hardest roles to fill are senior project managers, superintendents, MEP leads, senior schedulers, and QA/QC managers. Commissioning specialists are also in high demand. What separates placeable candidates from the rest is live-site data center experience. Owners and general contractors will pay a premium for people who have built, upgraded, or tested systems without taking them offline. Pay moves based on project size and complexity, years of direct data center experience, relevant certifications, and willingness to travel. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/