Mission Critical Plus/Day 2 - Project Superintendent

About the role

The Weitz Company is hiring Mission Critical Plus (MC+) Project Superintendents for small to medium-sized retrofit, upgrade, and tenant improvement projects within active data center environments in Northern Virginia. The MC+ Project Superintendent I is responsible for profitable field operations, establishing a safety culture, managing schedules, budgets, and staff, and creating and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily field operations to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Carefully coordinate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to protect active operations and critical infrastructure.
• Plan and manage project execution, including scheduling, labor forecasting, site logistics, and self-performed work.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, preconstruction meetings, and ongoing communication to ensure alignment on scope and expectations.
• Maintain compliance with contracts, insurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to Request for Information (RFIs), manage field documentation, and ensure timely submittals and approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support team development through training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Assist with hiring, staff development, and business development efforts as needed.
• Execute project closeout activities, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all phases of construction.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of project construction superintending experience is required.
• Experience in mission-critical data center facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare or other operational environments is preferred.
• Proven history of leading others successfully and teaching, developing, and mentoring others.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, and structured cabling is beneficial.

Skills

• Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team.
• Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and relationship building skills.

Technology

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad).
• Solid systems experience with Prolog, JDE, and SureTrack is preferred.
• Training will be provided on company standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards