Lead Data Center Construction Superintendent

Upchurch; Mississippi; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a General Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for large data center projects in Jackson, MS. You will direct Superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery from startup through turnover.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, coordinating with PMs, engineers, and owners, and driving safety, productivity, and cost control across all phases of construction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial or industrial construction experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or General Superintendent.
• Extensive experience delivering mission-critical, data center, industrial, semiconductor, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil construction systems.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all field operations on assigned data center construction projects.
• Manage and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft personnel to ensure safe and productive project execution.
• Develop and implement overall construction execution plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, Design Teams, and Trade Partners.
• Lead daily, weekly, and milestone planning meetings to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Drive project schedule performance by identifying critical path activities, mitigating delays, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
• Ensure manpower, equipment, and material resources are properly planned and allocated across all project phases.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, productivity, quality, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and client-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site walks to monitor construction progress, identify risks, and resolve field issues.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and owner expectations.
• Collaborate with project management to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, BIM coordination models, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
• Support procurement efforts by coordinating long-lead materials and equipment with project teams.
• Oversee commissioning readiness, punch list completion, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and present project updates to executive leadership and ownership teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Risk management

Organizational

Decision making

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a General Superintendent to lead on-site field operations for large data center projects in Jackson, MS. You will direct Superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery from startup through turnover.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, coordinating with PMs, engineers, and owners, and driving safety, productivity, and cost control across all phases of construction.