General Superintendent (Data Centers)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative General Superintendent to support our data center project in Spartanburg, SC. You’ll take the lead on daily scheduling and planning activities at the project site, ensuring the right materials, equipment, and people are in place to get the job done. As a passionate leader, you’ll leverage your people management skills to help your team members discover what drives them, nurturing their purpose and guiding them forward. Your role keeps our company connected, and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful.

Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of your team and our planet. Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you—so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in planning, design, construction, and commissioning
• Create estimates, client presentations, timelines, staffing plans, project execution plans, and construction documentation
• Facilitate and coordinate walkdowns and meetings/reviews with owners and designers
• Conduct constructability reviews
• Lead client and construction meetings
• Apply multi-discipline knowledge (Mechanical, Electrical, IC, CSA)
• Serve as a safety leader (JHA’s revision, SPA daily signed-off permits)
• Oversee QA construction turnover process, including TOP’s, punch lists, and walkdowns with contractors and owners
• Proficient use of software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Bluebeam

Requirements

• High School diploma
• At least 15 years of construction site experience
• At least 15 years of experience as a general foreman, superintendent, construction inspector, and/or construction manager
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building, and client relationship building

Qualifications

• Data Center experience (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $111,100.00 to $152,700.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

Job posted on April 30, 2026.