Data Center Superintendent (Mission Critical)

Jobot; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Data Center Superintendent to lead field operations on mission-critical projects across Texas and surrounding markets. You’ll own the field from sitework through commissioning, including schedule, safety, quality, and key client relationships for smooth project delivery.

With 5+ years in commercial construction (3+ years as Superintendent), you will manage MEP systems, long-lead equipment, and critical path milestones, while mentoring junior staff and advancing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, including 3+ years as a Superintendent on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct all field construction activities and maintain short- and long-term schedules alongside Project Management.
• Lead daily field operations, planning sessions, and subcontractor coordination meetings, managing manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate installation of critical MEP systems: medium/low-voltage electrical, generators and fuel systems, UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, BAS, and fire protection and detection.
• Manage delivery and installation sequencing of long-lead equipment, and protect critical path milestones.
• Support testing, startup, commissioning, IST, and final acceptance with commissioning agents and client representatives.
• Review documents early to catch conflicts and constructability issues before they hit the field.
• Champion a strong safety culture, including OSHA compliance, safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Drive quality control, punch list completion, and clean closeout.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Project Engineers.

Job description

Data Center Superintendent (Mission Critical)

$140000 - $185000 per year | Athens, TX | On-site | Permanent

Run the field on hyperscale and colocation data center builds across Texas for an employee-owned GC, where you earn an ownership stake in the projects you deliver.

A bit about us:

We’re a well-established, employee-owned general contractor with decades of history in Texas, known for building lasting relationships with clients and trade partners. We work across commercial, institutional, and public sectors, and our mission-critical group is growing fast. We pair large-project capability with a close-knit, values-driven culture.

Why join us?

Ownership: As an ESOP company, every employee shares in the success they help create.

Growth sector: You’ll lead some of the most technically demanding and in-demand projects in construction.

Culture: The company is family-oriented and built on servant leadership, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

Long-term careers: You can grow into larger projects and leadership roles, not just finish one job and move on.

Real influence: You’ll mentor the next generation of field leaders and help shape a growing mission-critical team.

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced Data Center Superintendent to lead field operations on mission-critical projects across Texas and surrounding markets. You’ll own the field from sitework through commissioning and turnover, including schedule, safety, quality, and the relationships that make complex projects run smoothly.

What you’ll do:

• Direct all field construction activities and maintain short- and long-term schedules alongside Project Management.
• Lead daily field operations, planning sessions, and subcontractor coordination meetings, managing manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate installation of critical MEP systems: medium/low-voltage electrical, generators and fuel systems, UPS, switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, BAS, and fire protection and detection.
• Manage delivery and installation sequencing of long-lead equipment, and protect critical path milestones.
• Support testing, startup, commissioning, IST, and final acceptance with commissioning agents and client representatives.
• Review documents early to catch conflicts and constructability issues before they hit the field.
• Champion a strong safety culture, including OSHA compliance, safety meetings, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Drive quality control, punch list completion, and clean closeout.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Project Engineers.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience, including 3+ years as a Superintendent on large-scale projects.
• Experience leading data center, mission critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or similarly MEP-intensive work.
• Strong working knowledge of MEP and fire protection systems, sequencing, and scheduling.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and shop drawings and manage many trades at once.
• Comfort with construction technology and PM software.
• Preferred: direct hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge data center experience; projects over $50M; commissioning experience; OSHA 30; First Aid/CPR; a degree in Construction Management or Engineering.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.