Senior Superintendent (Data Center)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Superintendent (Data Center) Senior Superintendent (Data Center)

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead construction and commissioning of mission-critical data center projects. The Senior Superintendent will be responsible for on-site leadership of multi-trade teams, ensuring strict adherence to schedule, budget, quality and safety standards for high-availability facilities. The role requires deep experience in data center systems (power, cooling, UPS, generators), strong client-facing skills, and a commitment to OSHA-level safety and mission-critical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day onsite leadership and supervision of craft personnel, subcontractors, and site logistics for data center construction and fit-out projects.
• Plan, sequence and monitor construction activities to meet aggressive schedules while minimizing risk to mission-critical infrastructure and client operations.
• Enforce rigorous safety programs, including implementation and compliance with OSHA 30 requirements, site-specific safety plans, and daily toolbox talks.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and civil trades to ensure proper installation, integration and testing of critical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC).
• Conduct regular progress meetings with subcontractors, project management, commissioning agents and client representatives; prepare and deliver clear onsite reports and updates.
• Ensure quality control by verifying installations against design documents, RFI responses, field sketches, and as-built documentation; manage non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
• Oversee material staging, secure storage, and equipment protection to prevent damage and maintain site cleanliness and order.
• Support commissioning activities and startup, including punch-list management, witness testing, sequencing, and coordination with operations and facilities teams to achieve successful turnover.
• Manage subcontractor performance, change order impacts, and site labor productivity; provide input to schedule recovery plans and mitigation strategies as needed.
• Mentor junior superintendents and foremen, promote best practices in mission-critical construction, and cultivate a collaborative, safety-first site culture.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, labor reports, safety records, and other documentation required for compliance and client audits.
• Collaborate with project leadership to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on schedule, cost, quality and safety of data center projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial construction experience with at least 5 years as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Demonstrated experience with data center systems: UPS, switchgear, generators, distribution, cooling systems and redundancy architectures.
• OSHA 30 certification required; additional safety certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and electrical/mechanical schematics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing multiple subcontractors and interfacing directly with clients and commissioning teams.
• Track record of delivering projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining strict quality and safety standards in mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, systems testing, and client acceptance procedures for data centers.
• Proficient with project documentation tools (daily reports, RFIs, submittals) and comfortable using scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and mobile reporting tools.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or construction-related certification preferred (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering Technology).
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work extended hours as project demands require.
• Skills: Construction, Mission Critical, Data Center operations/construction, OSHA 30, Superintendent-level leadership, Senior Superintendent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Generous PTO + Holiday Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Professional Development Opportunities

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 06/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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