Data Center Mission-Critical Superintendent | Lead Field Ops

hitt; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Premium health care coverage including

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness program

Paid holidays and time-off

Other voluntary benefits

Job summary

HITT is seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent for Mission Critical data center projects in California. You will lead daily field operations, enforce safety programs, and uphold quality standards across all trades.

The role requires coordinating MEP, life-safety, and controls systems while driving schedules and site logistics. Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in a related field and 5+ years of GC experience, with data center project leadership and strong MS Office/Procore

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or business preferred; relevant experience optional
• Five or more years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor
• Direct field leadership experience on data center or Mission Critical projects required
• Experience coordinating complex MEP, controls, life-safety, and technology systems
• Knowledge of data center construction sequencing, energization, commissioning, testing, turnover, and QC requirements
• Ability to manage multiple trades and aggressive project schedules
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Procore, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Willingness to travel extensively, including extended assignments
• Flexible to work extended hours, weekends, or rotations
• Ability to walk/stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated integrity aligned with The HITT Way and core values

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations for data center and Mission Critical projects
• Serve as on-site safety leader and administer HITT's safety program
• Maintain HITT quality standards throughout construction
• Coordinate structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, life-safety, and technology scopes
• Oversee Mission Critical infrastructure including electrical distribution, emergency power, generators, UPS, cooling, and controls
• Partner with project manager to develop and maintain schedules, look-ahead plans, and recovery plans
• Manage construction sequencing, site logistics, inspections, and subcontractor performance
• Coordinate equipment startup, energization, testing, commissioning, and turnover
• Track long-lead equipment and identify risks in safety, quality, procurement, and schedule
• Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation of manpower, activities, deliveries, inspections, and site conditions
• Manage punch-list, closeout, and owner-acceptance activities
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and commissioning partners

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Travel willingness

Flexibility

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/related field

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

HITT is seeking a Commercial Construction Superintendent for Mission Critical data center projects in California. You will lead daily field operations, enforce safety programs, and uphold quality standards across all trades.

The role requires coordinating MEP, life-safety, and controls systems while driving schedules and site logistics. Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in a related field and 5+ years of GC experience, with data center project leadership and strong MS Office/Procore