Project Superintendent (night shift) - Data Center Construction

About the role

The Project Superintendent works the night shift and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising field and administrative operations of construction projects. This role provides technical direction and holds responsibility for safety, costs, productivity, profitability, and overall quality of work, including self‑performed work. The superintendent establishes productivity goals, measures performance, and schedules labor, materials, and equipment, overseeing subcontractors and potentially supervising additional field superintendents.

The position includes progressive steps:

• Project Superintendent I: Handles less complex projects of $20 million and under, typically with 3–5 years of experience.
• Project Superintendent II: Handles medium‑scale projects of $20–$50 million, typically with 5–10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing shop drawings, submittals, subcontract change orders, and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop the Project Management Plan (PMP), including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Conduct weekly coordination meetings with project teams and subcontractors; prepare daily field status reports.
• Coordinate documentation of constructability issues, design conflicts, and clarifications.
• Develop and manage the construction plan for successful execution of work.
• Ensure work is executed according to contract terms in a profitable manner.
• Interact effectively with owners, teams, and stakeholders to maintain a positive project environment and exceptional client experience.
• Manage field operations and overall project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and update the CPM Project Schedule, keep it current, and utilize LEAN processes and Weekly Work Plans.
• Prevent, identify, quantify, document, and mitigate potential claims; resolve claims promptly.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project team members and subcontractors.
• Plan, review, develop, and manage the project team to ensure relentless execution.
• Develop and implement Project Quality Management and Safety plans per Sundt standards.
• Complete punch lists timely and develop schedules for start‑up and commissioning of all systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, negotiations, engineering, cost control, scheduling, and safety.
• Construction project and supervision experience in similar facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (steel‑toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, vest, etc.).
• Frequent reaching above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Limited use of telephone, computer, email, or other electronic devices for communication.
• Compliance with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasional climbing of stairs, ladders, etc.
• Frequent use of hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects.
• Frequent interaction with people during a shift.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for the duration of a shift.

Benefits

• Market‑competitive salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401(k)
• Industry‑leading health coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee‑Owner perks
• Educational assistance
• Sundt Foundation – charitable employee‑owner program

About Us

Sundt is a 100 % employee‑owned contractor where every team member is a part‑owner. From apprentices to managers, the company emphasizes skill, grit, and purpose, focusing on long‑term prosperity for clients, communities, and employee‑owners. Sundt offers competitive pay, industry‑leading benefits, incentive programs, and training that supports personal and professional growth.