Traveling Superintendent - Data Center

Traveling Superintendent - Data Center Construction

Location: Nationwide Travel (Project-Based)
Industry: Mission-Critical / Data Center Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects across the U.S. This role is responsible for day-to-day site execution , safety, schedule adherence, and coordination of all trades, with a strong emphasis on MEP-intensive construction and fast-paced delivery environments.

This position requires extensive travel and is ideal for a Superintendent who thrives in complex, high-visibility projects and takes ownership of field performance from mobilization through turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities for data center projects, including civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes
• Enforce site safety standards , company policies, and project-specific safety plans
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors with a strong focus on mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and controls
• Drive the project schedule , including pull planning, look-ahead schedules, and daily work planning
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to align field execution with cost, schedule, and procurement
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing, and commissioning readiness
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower logs, and progress tracking
• Lead site logistics planning, site access, laydown areas, and material flow
• Participate in owner, design team, and subcontractor meetings
• Support turnover, commissioning activities, and closeout documentation
• Represent the company professionally with clients, vendors, and inspectors

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large commercial or industrial construction projects
• Direct experience on data centers, mission-critical, or highly MEP-driven projects strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Mechanical systems (cooling plants, CRAHs/CRACs, piping)
  • Commissioning processes
• Proven ability to manage aggressive schedules and multiple subcontractors
• OSHA 30 (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively for project assignments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience on hyperscale or colocation data centers
• Experience working on projects with live campus environments
• Familiarity with pull planning, short-interval scheduling, and lean construction principles
• Experience coordinating owner-furnished equipment and vendor installations
• Background working with repeat clients and high-expectation stakeholders

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with project-based incentives
• Per diem and travel accommodations
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex data center projects
• Strong pipeline of future mission-critical work
• Long-term career growth within a respected construction organization

Why This Role

This is not a seat-filler Superintendent role. You'll be trusted with:

• Complex scopes
• Demanding schedules
• High-value clients
• Projects that define careers in mission-critical construction

If you take pride in building clean, safe, high-performing data centers , we want to talk.