General Superintendent - Data Center

Gilbane Building; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 139,100 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Employee training opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a General Superintendent - Data Center to manage all field operations on large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in commercial construction, including hyperscale data centers. Responsibilities include coordinating contractors, managing budgets, and ensuring safety compliance. Join a team that values diversity and professional development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience on $30-$100 million+ commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Hyperscale Data Center experience is required.
• OSHA 30-hour certified.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Direct day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and their sub-contractors.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.

Skills

Strong technical and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent - Data Center to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on a data center project of $100M or more. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family‑owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Who Are You?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals. You leverage business insights, deploy a strategic mindset, and align with Gilbane’s core values of integrity, caring, teamwork, toughness, dedication to excellence, discipline, loyalty and entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in training through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. General Superintendents work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site, providing opportunities to learn new industry skills every day. You will promote Gilbane’s safety standards, coordinate trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Develop, document, and communicate work plans regarding changes made in the field.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to proactively anticipate potential problems.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as the primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance with all trades.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel.
• Conduct maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns and tie‑ins.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr. General Superintendent or Construction Executive.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, including contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job site logistics.
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversee the plan, and implement necessary changes.
• Manage Next150/Site Services material and crew needs.
• Train direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Assist in development, pre‑planning, pre‑construction, and construction scope writing and buyout participation.
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plans.
• Engage in community relationships in the local market.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, performance metrics, and client deliverables.
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aide in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
• Assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.

Experience/Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10–15 years of experience on $30–$100 million+ commercial/industrial construction projects or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role.
• Hyperscale Data Center experience is required.
• OSHA 30‑hour certified.
• STS‑C Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other industry‑standard construction software tools.
• Construction‑document and drawing literacy with knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes with the ability to enforce the project safety plan.
• Experience supervising a project team.

Salary to be determined based on geographic location, skills, education, and experience. The pay range is $139,100–$210,000 plus benefits and a retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.