Lead Superintendent - Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and turnover
• Serve as the primary field authority, coordinating all trades, subcontractors, and site personnel
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and trade foremen
• Drive a high-performance, accountable field culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity
• Own and enforce jobsite safety programs and OSHA compliance
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, and site inspections to ensure a zero-incident culture
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors in real time
• Develop, manage, and maintain:- Master construction schedule (CPM)
• Short-term look-ahead schedules (3–6 week plans)
• Cook up and coordinate sequencing of all trades and activities to meet critical milestones
• Implement recovery plans when schedule deviations occur
• Monitor manpower, productivity, and workflow efficiency
• Coordinate and manage multiple subcontractors across all disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, MEP, IT)
• Lead daily coordination meetings and weekly subcontractor meetings
• Ensure subcontractors execute work in accordance with:- Contract documents
• Scope requirements
• Project schedule and milestones
• Resolve field conflicts, design issues, and sequencing challenges
• Ensure all work meets:- Design specifications and drawings
• Building codes and regulatory requirements
• Data center performance standards
• Perform inspections, punch list management, and quality audits
• Review RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for constructability
• Oversee installation and integration of critical infrastructure systems, including:- Electrical (switchgear, UPS, generators)
• Mechanical (cooling plants, CRAC/CRAH units)
• Low-voltage and structured cabling systems
• Support commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), and turnover
• Maintain accurate and timely daily logs, reports, and site documentation
• Track:- Progress and milestones
• Manpower and production
• Safety observations and incidents
• Communicate project status, risks, and constraints to project leadership
• Develop and manage site logistics plans, laydown areas, and material flow
• Coordinate equipment delivery, crane picks, and major installations
• Manage jobsite conditions, housekeeping, and staging
• Identify and mitigate field-related risks impacting schedule, safety, and quality
• Proactively resolve constructability issues, trade conflicts, and design gaps
• Escalate critical issues to project leadership when necessary
• Interface with:- Project Managers
• Engineers and design teams
• Inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
• Participate in owner/consultant meetings and provide field updates

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of construction experience
• 5–10+ years as a Superintendent on large-scale commercial or industrial projects
• Proven experience delivering data center, mission-critical, or highly technical projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred)