Data Center Mechanical Superintendent – Field Lead (Travel)

BE&K Building Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BE&K Building Group in Morrisville, NC seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead data center projects, coordinating with owners, architects and BE&K teams to ensure turnover and compliance. You will oversee safety, scheduling, quality, and subcontractor performance on site, reporting progress to the Project Manager and maintaining project documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced communication, and the ability to travel as needed to meet project demands, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (not required).
• 8 to 12 years of experience related construction projects within electrical focus.
• Excellent team development skills and leadership abilities.
• Strong ability to partner with the Project Manager and staff.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Capable of dealing with ambiguity and tight work oversight.
• Must possess business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to take action confidently and decisively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and document all day-to-day job site activities including OSHA safety compliance.
• Direct field personnel according to the project plan.
• Communicate issues, events, performance, and progress daily to the Project Manager.
• Report any problems promptly to the Project Manager to facilitate the most cost-effective solutions.
• Establish effective working relationships with Clients, BE&K team members and subcontractors.
• Request advice and assistance from the General Superintendent or Project Executive on matters pertaining to materials, sequencing, scheduling, logistics, and personnel.
• Identify pre-mobilization activities and develop start-up schedule for review.
• Assist in formulating and implementing construction schedules in the field.
• Establish and implement the Project baseline schedule based on the project contracts and subcontractor input.
• Maintain the schedule and ensure work meets contract requirements and client expectations.
• Update Project Schedule monthly.
• Provide progress report with six-week look ahead to Project Manager and field staff.
• Ensure subcontractors participate in safety meetings and maintain safety plans and insurance certificates.
• Review the project daily to ensure OSHA and site safety compliance.
• Ensure that all inspections are completed and documented per baseline schedule.
• Manage site pre-construction, mobilization, and field office setup.
• Organize documentation of the job site and manage subcontractor performance.
• Attend project turnover, mobilization, coordination, and safety/lot meetings.
• Attend closeout meetings and owner meetings.
• Complete daily reports and maintain logs of key activities and drawings.
• Maintain quality and condition of all material deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering (not required)

Job description

BE&K Building Group in Morrisville, NC seeks a Mechanical Superintendent to lead data center projects, coordinating with owners, architects and BE&K teams to ensure turnover and compliance. You will oversee safety, scheduling, quality, and subcontractor performance on site, reporting progress to the Project Manager and maintaining project documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced communication, and the ability to travel as needed to meet project demands, with a focus