Lead Mission Critical Data Center Superintendent

Balfour Beatty US; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US seeks a Mission Critical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex data center projects in Northern Virginia. Data center experience is required and you will be the boots-on-the-ground leader ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage planning and scheduling, and mentor field staff while collaborating with the Project Manager on budgets and cost control.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience with 5+ years in supervision.
• Proven experience on mission critical/data center projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, codes, and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a Zero Harm safety culture across all field operations.
• Coordinate and supervise all subcontractor and self-perform work.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and logistics from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage field execution, quality control, and compliance with project specs and codes.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Mentor and develop assistant superintendents and field staff.
• Champion safety through daily walks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Lead subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, and project reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (P6 preferred), 3-week lookaheads, and pull planning sessions.
• Oversee procurement tracking, change order negotiations, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Ensure quality through inspections, punch list management, and final approvals.
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Safety leadership

Construction supervision

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty US seeks a Mission Critical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex data center projects in Northern Virginia. Data center experience is required and you will be the boots-on-the-ground leader ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage planning and scheduling, and mentor field staff while collaborating with the Project Manager on budgets and cost control.