Construction Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

LOCATION : Durham, NC

INDUSTRY: Construction | Data Center / Mission-Critical Facilities

PAY STRUCTURE: Contractor (1099)

CONTRACT DURATION: 6 months (with possible extension based on project needs)

CLASSIFICATION: Full time

ON-SITE / HYBRID / REMOTE: On-Site

CONTRACT RATE : $10,000 Monthly

REPORTS TO: VP of Construction

Take command of daily field operations on a fast-growing Mission-Critical construction program, driving safety, schedule, and quality across interior fit-out work.

Are you a hands-on field leader who thrives on driving daily execution, safety, and schedule across a large, multi-trade job site? Do you want full field authority on a fast-paced data center construction program in one of the country's fastest-growing data center markets?

PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead daily field operations for data center projects in Durham, NC. Scope includes interior build-out, and coordination of specialty MEP, fire protection, and cooling/power trades characteristic of data center construction.

As the General Contractor's full-time, on-site field authority, you will directly plan, sequence, and direct daily operations, lead trade coordination, and serve as the GC's single point of accountability for safety, quality, and schedule in the field. This assignment will not change without written Owner approval for the duration of the project.

At PTS Data Center Solutions, you will work alongside industry leaders on advanced mission-critical infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to take full field ownership of a high-profile data center construction program while contributing to a growing organization built on innovation, accountability, and teamwork.

Essential Duties May Include

•        Serve as the GC's full-time on-site authority over labor installation and field execution; act as single point of contact between the Owner's Representative and GC for all on-site activities.

•        Plan, sequence, and direct all daily field operations, ensuring no subcontractor is on site without GC presence.

•        Lead daily Plan-of-the-Day (POD) meetings with each subcontractor's superintendent to coordinate trades, sequence work, and monitor progress across ground-up building and interior fit-out work.

•        Develop and update the three-week look-ahead schedule weekly; drive subcontractor compliance with the master CPM schedule.

•        Own site safety: enforce OSHA 30/10 compliance, the GC Site-Specific Safety Plan, and Owner site security and safety requirements; partner with the Safety Manager on daily inspections, JHAs, and corrective actions.

•        Coordinate 3rd-party inspection and testing agencies and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) code inspectors with subcontractors as work progresses.

•        Maintain daily construction logs with progress photos, manpower by classification, weather, equipment on site, deliveries, visitors, safety incidents, and work performed.

•        Verify daily sign-in/sign-out for all personnel on site; confirm site access credentialing and facility ID compliance for all GC and subcontractor workers accessing the project site.

•        Coordinate room access, equipment shutdowns, utility tie-ins, and facility interruptions with the Owner and Owner's Representative in accordance with facility security protocols; provide required advance notice.

•        Manage site logistics: laydown areas, trailer placement (with Owner approval), crane picks, deliveries, temporary utilities, and pedestrian/vehicle traffic control.

•        Verify installed work conforms to contract documents, approved submittals, and shop drawings; reject non-conforming work and drive timely correction.

•        Lead punch list development and closeout: O&M manuals, record drawings, warranties, commissioning support, start-up/testing, training coordination.

•        Support the Project Manager in change order pricing by validating field conditions, quantities, and durations.

•        Ensure GC and subcontractor crews wear company-labeled shirts and present a clean, professional appearance.

•        Be reachable 24/7 via mobile device for emergencies during the construction period.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

•        Strong field leadership skills with the ability to direct and hold accountable a large, multi-trade workforce.

•        Extensive scheduling and sequencing experience, including three-week look-ahead planning and master CPM schedule compliance.

•        Skilled at coordinating multiple trades concurrently in an active mission-critical construction environment, including MEP, fire protection, and specialty cooling/power trades.

•        Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills to keep trades aligned and on schedule.

•        Solution-oriented and professional approach in fast-paced, secured-site environments.

What Success Looks Like

•        Safety & Compliance: Zero lost-time incidents and full compliance with OSHA and Owner site security requirements.

•        On Schedule: Daily field operations stay aligned with the master CPM schedule from mobilization through commissioning.

•        Quality Execution: Installed work consistently conforms to contract documents and approved submittals.

•        Collaborative & Professional: Strong working relationships with the Owner, Owner's Representative, trades, and project leadership.

Required

•        Minimum 10–15 years of progressive construction superintendence experience on commercial, institutional, or industrial projects of comparable scale and complexity.

•        Local to the Durham, NC area (strongly preferred) - this is a full-time, on-site role with no remote or hybrid option.

•        OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification (current).

•        First Aid / CPR / AED certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

•        Strong field leadership, extensive scheduling and sequencing experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple trades in an active construction environment.

•        Demonstrated experience leading the field on at least one (1) project of $50M+ in installed construction value; mission-critical or large institutional/higher -ed experience strongly preferred.

•        Ability to obtain facility access credentials and pass a standard employment background screening.

•        Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project (or P6), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.

•        Demonstrated ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings and specifications, and to work from a BIM/Revit coordination model.

•        Valid driver's license .

Preferred

•        Experience with ground-up new building construction and large-scale interior build-out or infrastructure projects.

•        Prior superintendent experience on a data center, mission-critical, or other secured-campus construction project in the Southeast / Carolinas market.

•        Experience with data center, mission-critical, or other complex facility construction, including coordination of structural, MEP, fire protection, and specialty cooling/power trades.

•        Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

About Us

INTUVA by PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is a leader in designing, building, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure and technologies. Since 1998, PTS has evolved into a multi-division organization delivering services across data centers, energy, IT, cybersecurity, and advanced data services.

Our teams support some of the world's most demanding environments where uptime, reliability, innovation, and operational performance are critical. We specialize in engineering-driven solutions for mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced energy systems, and next-generation infrastructure.

At PTS and across its divisions, we are guided by core values of accountability, integrity, leadership, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our employees, clients, and partners.

Schedule & Flexibility

This is a full-time, on-site role based at the project site in Durham, NC, supporting daily field execution of a mission-critical data center construction program. Active construction environment including exposure to weather, heights, noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Standard 40+ hour work week with extended hours, evenings, weekends, and 24/7 emergency availability required during critical sequences, shutdowns, and commissioning. This role requires daily on-site presence and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Required Candidate Behavioral Assessment

To be considered for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment using the link below. The assessment takes approximately six minutes, has no right or wrong answers, and provides insight into natural workplace behaviors.

Assessment link:

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Please use the same name and email address included in your application.

PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is a leader in designing, building, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure and technologies. Since 1998, PTS has evolved into a multi-division organization delivering services across data centers, energy, IT, cybersecurity, and advanced data services.
Our teams support some of the world’s most demanding environments where uptime, reliability, innovation, and operational performance are critical. We specialize in engineering-driven solutions for mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced energy systems, and next-generation infrastructure.
At PTS and across its divisions, we are guided by core values of accountability, integrity, leadership, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our employees, clients, and partners.
We are building a team of professionals who are passionate about engineering excellence, problem-solving, innovation, and delivering meaningful results.

Company Description

PTS Data Center Solutions, Inc. is a leader in designing, building, and supporting mission-critical infrastructure and technologies. Since 1998, PTS has evolved into a multi-division organization delivering services across data centers, energy, IT, cybersecurity, and advanced data services.\nOur teams support some of the world’s most demanding environments where uptime, reliability, innovation, and operational performance are critical. We specialize in engineering-driven solutions for mission-critical facilities, data centers, advanced energy systems, and next-generation infrastructure.\nAt PTS and across its divisions, we are guided by core values of accountability, integrity, leadership, and continuous improvement, and we are committed to building long-term relationships with our employees, clients, and partners.\nWe are building a team of professionals who are passionate about engineering excellence, problem-solving, innovation, and delivering meaningful results.