Data Center Construction Leader — On‑Site Superintendent

Giga Energy Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. seeks a Lead Superintendent to helm on-site labor for data center build projects, guiding all construction activity from mobilization through turnover.

You will manage subcontractors, schedule milestones, enforce safety, and coordinate with project owners and engineering teams to keep work on schedule and within budget. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in large-scale construction, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with civil, structural, MEP trades, plus Procore,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Manager or Superintendent on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Direct experience managing subcontractors and field labor crews across multiple trades (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, civil, structural, MEP, and architectural specifications.
• Experience with construction scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations (OSHA 30 minimum).
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent scopes of work and multiple subcontractor relationships on a single site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all on-site labor, subcontractors, and construction activities for data center build projects from mobilization through turnover.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, ensuring milestones are met and proactively identifying and mitigating schedule risks.
• Coordinate daily field operations including manpower planning, equipment logistics, and material delivery sequencing.
• Enforce and uphold safety standards on-site in alignment with HSE policies; act as a key partner to the HSE Manager to maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Participate in constructability reviews during the design phase to ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and RFIs to ensure accurate field execution.
• Conduct daily site walks and weekly progress meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and manage field change orders; coordinate with the project and Engineering teams on scope and cost impacts.
• Manage construction budgets from preconstruction through closeout, conducting regular reviews to track expenditures, forecast costs, and maintain financial accountability.
• Own construction schedules from preconstruction through closeout, conducting regular reviews to monitor progress, forecast completion, and uphold the schedule commitments that drive our business.
• Enforce and uphold quality standards on-site in alignment with project specifications and QA/QC policies; act as a key partner to the Quality Manager to drive a culture of excellence.
• Track and report construction progress, cost performance, and quality metrics to the Project Director.
• Ensure punch list completion and support commissioning and closeout activities.

Skills

Construction management

Subcontractor management

Reading drawings & specs

Scheduling experience

OSHA 30 knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. seeks a Lead Superintendent to helm on-site labor for data center build projects, guiding all construction activity from mobilization through turnover.

You will manage subcontractors, schedule milestones, enforce safety, and coordinate with project owners and engineering teams to keep work on schedule and within budget. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in large-scale construction, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with civil, structural, MEP trades, plus Procore,