Data Center Construction Superintendent

Suffolk Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction in Austin, TX is seeking a Superintendent, Data Centers to lead on-site operations for complex data-center builds. You will manage safety, scheduling, quality, and coordination with trade partners and the Project Manager.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication; you will drive the baseline schedule and ensure compliance with OSHA and Suffolk standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope.
• 4+ years of experience in related construction fields.
• Ability to manage and embrace change; respond to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems.
• Applicable area licenses.
• Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities.
• Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
• Must possess business judgment to negotiate the balance between budget and construction processes.
• Suffolk's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance.
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan and Suffolk supervisory principles.
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager.
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate cost-effective solutions.
• Establish effective working relationships with clients and Suffolk team members.
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent on materials, sequencing, scheduling and personnel.
• Develop start-up schedule with Project Manager and review with Project Executive and General Superintendent.
• Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules; maintain baseline schedule.
• Maintain schedule and ensure work aligns with contract and client expectations; update monthly.
• Provide progress reports with a two-week look-ahead to Project Manager and field staff.
• Ensure subcontractors participate in safety pre-construction meetings and have required safety documentation.
• Review safety reports to assess performance and ensure budgeted staffing for safety programs.
• Attend/project meeting coordination and closeout meetings; chair safety and schedule reviews.
• Complete and implement construction office checklists, daily reports, logs, and shop drawings.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Adaptability

Safety leadership

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

4+ years of experience in related construction fields

Applicable area licenses

Job description

Suffolk Construction in Austin, TX is seeking a Superintendent, Data Centers to lead on-site operations for complex data-center builds. You will manage safety, scheduling, quality, and coordination with trade partners and the Project Manager.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in construction, strong leadership, and excellent communication; you will drive the baseline schedule and ensure compliance with OSHA and Suffolk standards.