General or Electrical contractor Superintendent

Elite Executive Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Solutions is confidentially seeking a General Contractor Superintendent or Electrical Superintendent for a large-scale Bay Area data center project. This role demands leadership of field operations, strict safety adherence, and coordination of multiple trade partners to meet schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years as a superintendent in GC or electrical construction, with experience on major commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent in General Contracting or Electrical Construction.
• Track record leading complex commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Ability to manage multiple trade partners while maintaining schedule, quality, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations with emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule.
• Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and field personnel.
• Drive construction schedules, manpower planning, sequencing, and milestones.
• Collaborate with PMs, Engineers, Owners, and Design Teams to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular jobsite meetings and communicate progress and risks to leadership.
• Ensure work adheres to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Oversee inspections, commissioning, turnover planning, punch lists, and closeout.
• Mentor field leaders and promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain adherence to safety regulations and company policies.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Schedule management

Trade coordination

Communication

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

CMiC

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Confidential Search | General Contractor & Electrical Superintendents

Bay Area, California | Large-Scale Mission Critical Data Center Project

Elite Executive Solutions has been exclusively retained to conduct a confidential search on behalf of one of the nation's premier construction organizations for a large-scale, mission-critical data center project in the Bay Area.

Our client is assembling a best-in-class leadership team to deliver one of the region's most significant construction projects. We are seeking accomplished General Contractor Superintendents and Electrical Superintendents who have a proven track record leading complex commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a financially strong organization with a substantial project backlog, outstanding executive leadership, and a long-term commitment to delivering some of the most technically challenging projects in the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations while maintaining a relentless commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and schedule.
• Coordinate daily activities of subcontractors, trade partners, vendors, and field personnel to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive construction schedules, manpower planning, sequencing, and milestone completion on large, complex projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, Design Teams, and Client Representatives to proactively resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular jobsite meetings and communicate project progress, risks, and recovery strategies to project leadership.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Oversee inspections, commissioning activities, turnover planning, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while mentoring field leaders and developing future talent.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety regulations and company policies while fostering an environment where safety is the highest priority.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent within General Contracting or Electrical Construction.
• Experience leading large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or data center projects is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple trade partners while maintaining schedule, quality, and budget expectations.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically demanding construction environment.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar platforms is preferred.
• OSHA certifications and additional safety credentials are considered a plus.

Why This Opportunity

• Exclusive confidential search conducted by Elite Executive Solutions.
• Opportunity to lead field operations on one of the Bay Area's largest mission-critical construction projects.
• Long-term project stability with a nationally recognized industry leader.
• Competitive compensation package, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for career advancement.
• Work alongside some of the industry's most respected construction professionals on projects that define skylines and critical infrastructure.
• Join an organization that values operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and leadership development.

Confidentiality

This is a strictly confidential executive search. All inquiries and candidate information will be handled with the highest level of discretion. Client identity, project details, compensation information, and additional specifics will be shared only after an initial conversation and mutual interest have been established.

Apply Confidentially

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity - or know someone who would be an excellent fit - we encourage you to apply confidentially.

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