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Senior Superintendent - Data Center Consutruction

Full Time · In Office · San Francisco, California (USA)

Posted Jun 17, 2026

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Superintendent – Data Center Construction

  • Position Summary
  • The Superintendent is responsible for leading all field operations on large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating subcontractors, managing project logistics, and driving successful project delivery from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Lead daily construction activities and site operations.
  • Manage subcontractors, field staff, and project logistics.
  • Maintain project schedules and drive milestone achievement.
  • Enforce company and client safety standards.
  • Ensure quality control and compliance with contract documents.
  • Coordinate MEP trades, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
  • Conduct subcontractor coordination meetings and resolve field issues.
  • Maintain daily reports, site documentation, and progress updates.
  • Foster strong relationships with clients, design teams, and trade partners.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of commercial construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibilities.
  • Minimum 3 years of direct experience building data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other highly technical MEP-intensive projects.
  • Proven experience leading field operations on projects valued at $25M+.
  • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, safety, and quality management.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction management software preferred.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Leadership and team management
  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Schedule and quality management
  • Client-focused approach

Join a leading construction team delivering state-of-the-art data center facilities for some of the world's largest technology companies.

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Senior Superintendent - Data Center Consutruction

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