Data Center Superintendent

Daksta; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale data center construction projects in the Kansas City area. The role focuses on overseeing subcontractors, scheduling, safety, and quality to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervision experience, preferably with a General Contractor, and a solid background in coordinating CSA and MEP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervision experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Proficiency with CSA and MEP interfaces and related trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field personnel across multiple trades.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, MEP teams, and clients for project execution.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term schedules, including look-ahead plans.
• Lead coordination meetings, monitor progress, and address field issues.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, IST, and final turnover processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Safety knowledge

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee the day-to-day field operations of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working for a General Contractor, managing complex construction projects from initial site development through construction, commissioning, and final turnover.

This individual will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors, managing construction schedules, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring successful project delivery in fast-paced, technically demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and field personnel across multiple construction disciplines.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, MEP teams, and client representatives to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop, manage, and maintain short-term and long-term construction schedules, including three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural (CSA), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) activities to ensure efficient project sequencing.
• Lead daily coordination meetings, subcontractor meetings, and site safety briefings.
• Monitor subcontractor productivity, manpower allocation, and construction progress against project milestones.
• Identify and resolve field coordination issues, construction conflicts, and potential schedule delays.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with project specifications, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment installation, site logistics, and subcontractor access.
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, quality control processes, and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning activities, equipment energization, integrated systems testing, and final client turnover.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, construction documentation, and progress updates.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in construction supervision, preferably within large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
• Previous experience working for a General Contractor is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record supervising multimillion-dollar construction projects.
• Data center construction experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, site logistics, and subcontractor coordination.
• Working knowledge of CSA and MEP systems and their interfaces.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and large construction workforces.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Familiarity with construction management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Primavera P6.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Relevant construction qualifications or a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.
• Previous involvement in projects valued at $100M+.
• Experience working for established data center General Contractors.
• Knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and cooling systems.
• Experience coordinating CSA and MEP construction activities on accelerated project schedules.
• Familiarity with commissioning, energization procedures, integrated systems testing (IST), and phased turnover.
• Experience managing large subcontractor workforces across multiple trades.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects with demanding schedules and strict quality requirements.