General Superintendent - Pipe

Garney Construction; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical plans

Stock options

401(k) match

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Counseling services

Legal/financial consultations

Garney apparel discount

Job summary

Garney Construction is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations on large Mission Critical and data center projects from our Nashville, TN base, with heavy travel nationwide and relocation support if needed.

You will recruit and mentor Superintendents and craft professionals, establish execution standards, drive safety and quality, manage schedules and resources, and build relationships with owners and partners to scale the operation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive construction field leadership experience.
• 7+ years as a Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent.
• Experience with underground utility construction and large-scale projects.
• Leadership of commercial, industrial, or data center projects.
• Willingness to travel and coordinate multiple trades in schedule-driven environments.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and execute complex schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on Mission Critical and data center projects.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and craft professionals.
• Establish field execution standards, processes, and scheduling best practices.
• Drive safety, accountability, quality, and employee ownership.
• Manage manpower, equipment, logistics, and production across fronts.
• Coordinate with owners, general contractors, and trade partners to hit milestones.

Skills

Executive leadership

Field operations management

CPM scheduling

Scheduling discipline

Safety leadership

Team development

Stakeholder collaboration

Underground utilities

Travel willingness

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

A General Superintendent position is available at Garney to help build and grow our Mission Critical Operations from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to help by developing people, establishing operational standards, and shaping the future of the group. This role will be based out of Nashville, TN with expectations of heavy travel across the country; if you are not located in the area, we are open to providing a relocation package upon hire.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead all field operations on large-scale Mission Critical and data center projects.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and craft professionals.
• Establish field execution standards, operational processes, workforce development programs, and scheduling best practices.
• Drive a strong culture of safety, accountability, quality, and employee ownership.
• Manage manpower, equipment, logistics, and production across multiple work fronts.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, trade partners, and project stakeholders.
• Help create a scalable organization capable of supporting growth in the Mission Critical market.
• Lead pull-planning efforts, phase planning, and schedule recovery initiatives to achieve critical project milestones.
• Develop and manage complex construction schedules, short-interval plans, and look-ahead schedules.
• Monitor critical path activities, production, sequencing, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and trade partners to support project milestones.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 15+ Years of progressive construction field leadership experience.
• 7+ Years of experience as a Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent.
• Extensive experience managing underground utility construction, including water transmission mains, sanitary sewer, force main, storm drainage, fire water systems, process piping, and large-scale utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, Mission Critical, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of excavation, trench safety, shoring systems, dewatering, testing, commissioning, and underground utility sequencing.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades, contractors, owners, and commissioning teams in highly schedule-driven environments.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and execute complex construction schedules on large-scale projects.
• Experience with CPM schedules, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling platforms.
• Strong understanding of critical path management, production tracking, sequencing, and resource-loaded planning.
• Experience leading pull-planning and coordination sessions with project teams, subcontractors, and trade partners.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building teams, developing future leaders, and creating scalable operations.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

LET'S TALK THE PERKS!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting on your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

CONTACT US

If you are interested in the General Superintendent position.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email [e-mail] and include the job location and requisition ID (listed below the job title at the top of the page) to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.