Monticello Data Center Jobs:
Expected Construction Roles & Pay Rates (2026–2028)
- Journeyman Electrician → $85,000 – $125,000+ (prevailing wage + overtime)
- HVAC / Mechanical Technician → $80,000 – $115,000+ (cooling systems & refrigeration)
- General Labor / Concrete → $35 – $55 per hour (site prep, foundations)
- Crane / Heavy Equipment Operator → $90,000 – $130,000+
- Ironworker / Steel Erector → $80,000 – $120,000+
- Plumber / Pipefitter → $75,000 – $110,000+
- Security / Fire Suppression → $65,000 – $95,000+
- Project Supervisors / Project Managers → $110,000 – $160,000+
Permanent data center jobs (2027+)
- Data Center Technician (IT) → $90,000 – $150,000+
- Facility Engineer → $100,000 – $140,000+
- Critical Systems Technician → $95,000 – $135,000+
- Security & Operations Staff → $70,000 – $100,000+
Hiring Timeline:
| Phase | Timeline | Jobs Coming Online | Peak Headcount | Notes / Action for You |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Construction & Site Prep | Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 | Surveyors, Civil Crews, Temp Fencing, Security | 80–120 | Some roles already posting – register now for first alerts |
| Foundation & Earthwork | Q1–Q3 2026 | Concrete Finishers, Rebar, Heavy Equipment Ops, Laborers | 300–450 | Highest demand for certified crane/hoist operators |
| Structural Steel & Building Shell | Q3 2026 – Q2 2027 | Ironworkers, Welders, Crane Operators, Connectors | 400–600 | Union Book 1 & 2 guys will get first calls |
| Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing (MEP) | Q4 2026 – Q4 2027 | Electricians, HVAC Techs, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Controls Techs | 500–700 | This is the money phase – $95k–$150k+ roles |
| Data Hall Fit-Out & Commissioning | Q1 2028 – Q4 2028 | Low-Voltage Techs, BMS Techs, Security Installers | 200–300 | Mostly permanent facility roles start here |
| Ongoing Operations & Maintenance | 2029 onward | Facility Techs, Critical Electricians, Managers | 150–250 permanent | Lifetime career gigs – get in early, stay forever |
Want any of these jobs?
Register below quickly and we’ll ping you the second your trade opens up — most crews are hired 4–6 months before they mobilize. Guys who wait until the billboards go up are already behind.
