Agreement outlines union-built construction, apprenticeships and labor standards for the Big Sky data center and energy project
BILLINGS, Mont. (June 17, 2026) – Quantica Infrastructure, LLC (“Quantica”), sponsored by EnCap Investments L.P. (“EnCap”), developer of integrated digital infrastructure combining renewable power, fiber conduit networks, and data center campuses, and the Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council (“SEMTBCTC”), a regional AFL-CIO affiliated federation representing local construction and craft unions, today announced they have entered into a labor Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”). The MOU guides union construction for the Big Sky Campus, a large-scale data center and energy project, developed by Big Sky Digital Infrastructure (“BSDI”), a Quantica company.
The MOU establishes a cooperative framework focused on union-backed workforce development, apprenticeship and training pathways, and project stability for the Big Sky Campus, which is planned to include a large-scale data center campus and new energy infrastructure. Under this agreement, Quantica and SEMTBCTC will work together to expand a highly skilled workforce, boost apprenticeship and training opportunities, and prioritize qualified local labor throughout the project, including pathways for underrepresented communities in the construction trades. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to delivering critical infrastructure while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic benefits for Montana workers and communities.
“The Big Sky Campus represents a significant opportunity for Montana’s skilled trades workforce,” said Clint A. McCulloch, President of SEMTBCTC and Business Manager of UA Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 30. “We are pleased to work alongside Quantica to help create family-supporting careers, expand apprenticeship opportunities, and ensure Montana workers have a role in building the infrastructure that will support the state’s future economy.”
“Major infrastructure projects like the Big Sky Campus have the potential to deliver meaningful economic benefits when they prioritize skilled labor and long-term workforce development,” said Riley McCauley, Vice President of SEMTBCTC and Representative of Western States Regional Council of Carpenters. “We see a real opportunity to support a strong, skilled workforce in Montana by partnering with Quantica on apprenticeship programs, training pipelines, and local hiring efforts, helping create durable career pathways while supporting responsible infrastructure development in the region.”
“Our vision for the Big Sky Campus extends beyond digital infrastructure,” said John Chesser, Chief Executive Officer of Quantica. “We are committed to creating high-quality jobs, supporting workforce development, and building lasting opportunities for Montanans. This agreement reflects our belief that strong partnerships with Montana workers can help deliver world-class infrastructure safely, efficiently, and with meaningful benefits for our communities.”
The Big Sky Campus is expected to bring substantial investment, long-term employment, and economic activity to the region. BSDI has emphasized its commitment to pay its own way for power, funding new generation and infrastructure required for the campus, without increasing Montanans’ electricity bills for its project.
For more information about the Big Sky Campus, visit bigskydigitalinfra.com.
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About Big Sky Digital Infrastructure
Big Sky Digital Infrastructure, a Quantica company, is dedicated to advancing Montana’s role in the digital economy by developing world-class infrastructure that connects communities to the future. By utilizing abundant renewable energy sources and strategic geographic location, Big Sky delivers scalable, sustainable, and resilient solutions for AI, hyperscale, and data center operators. Rooted in local values and driven by a vision for statewide growth, Big Sky is building the foundation for enduring opportunity and innovation across the region. For more information, see bigskydigitalinfra.com.
About Quantica Infrastructure
Quantica Infrastructure delivers integrated digital infrastructure solutions by combining permitted land, sustainable power, and resilient network routes for AI, hyperscale, and data center operators across the U.S. For more information, see quanticainfra.com.
About EnCap Investments L.P.
Since 1988, EnCap Investments L.P. has been a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the U.S. energy industry. The firm has raised 25 institutional investment funds totaling approximately $47 billion and currently manages capital on behalf of more than 350 U.S. and international investors. Founded in 2019, the EnCap Energy Transition platform is led by three Managing Partners, each with 30-35 years of experience in the development and operations of renewable energy and other power generation assets. Since inception, EnCap Energy Transition portfolio companies have executed nearly 3.5 GW of power purchase agreements with four of the world’s largest hyperscale data companies.
For more information, see www.encapinvestments.com.
About Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council
Representing the building and construction trades workers of southeastern Montana, Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council is dedicated to creating economic security and employment opportunities for its construction workers by growing infrastructure investment and union construction jobs, safeguarding workplace, wage and benefits standards, promoting responsible private capital investments, investing in renowned apprenticeship and training, and creating pathways to the construction industry. In partnership with construction industry employers, NABTU and its affiliates have long sponsored and promoted Registered Apprenticeship training programs as the most effective mechanism for bringing new workers into our industry, training them to understand all aspects of a trade, and providing them with the skills to safely perform complex tasks under ever-changing conditions.
Media Contact for Quantica Infrastructure:
iMiller Public Relations
Brian Meeley
Tel: +1.914.315.6424
Email: quantica@imillerpr.com
Media Contacts for Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council:
Southeastern Montana Building and Construction Trades Council
Clint A. McCulloch, President
Tel: (406) 252-9371
Email: clintm@ualocal30billings.com
Riley McCauley, Vice President
Tel: (406) 200-4940
Email: rmccauley@uscarpenters.org
