Datacenter Construction Lead - Senior Superintendent

Yates Construction; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities for complex datacenter projects. You will work closely with Project Manager and leadership to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

The role requires advanced technical oversight, field team leadership, and mentoring of junior superintendents. You will drive execution strategy, manage field operations, and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of industry experience with leadership of major scopes or full projects.
• Experience managing scopes or projects valued at $250MM+.
• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing.
• Solid knowledge of MEP systems and associated risk factors.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day field operations for major project scopes or full project execution.
• Coordinate and schedule the work of trades, subcontractors, professionals, and laborers.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with subcontractors before each phase.
• Provide direction to Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Participate in owner, architect, and design coordination meetings.
• Develop and maintain site logistics plans, crane plans, and phased jobsite utilization plans.
• Contribute to CPM schedule development and short-term look-aheads.
• Evaluate field progress and develop recovery strategies when needed.
• Plan manpower and personnel needs to support production goals.
• Ensure safety, quality, risk, and compliance for the project.

Skills

Leadership

Field management

Scheduling

Safety oversight

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction tech platforms

Job description

Yates Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site construction activities for complex datacenter projects. You will work closely with Project Manager and leadership to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

The role requires advanced technical oversight, field team leadership, and mentoring of junior superintendents. You will drive execution strategy, manage field operations, and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors,