Lead Mission-Critical Data Center Superintendent

Shawmut Design and Construction; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Cell phone

Laptop

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction in the United States seeks an experienced construction leader to manage large mission‑critical projects from inception to completion. The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule control, and strong client engagement, with a focus on data center and MEP‑intense environments.

Strong BIM and scheduling skills, and the ability to guide teams under pressure, are essential for delivering fast‑track programs while maintaining high standards of performance and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction experience with a strong operational background.
• 5+ years of mission-critical/data center construction experience, with proven success delivering fast-track, MEP-intensive hyperscale projects valued at $100M-$500M+.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across all phases of large, complex mission‑critical projects, ensuring alignment with business and field operations standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary field teams with clear communication and consistent direction.
• Support talent development, retention, and performance of field staff.
• Lead fast‑track project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and reliability.
• Oversee BIM coordination, site logistics, crane operations, and constrained‑site execution.
• Enforce LOTO and FOD protocols and uphold mission‑critical safety practices.
• Lead pull planning, P6 scheduling, sequencing, phasing, and logistics strategy.
• Identify risks early and develop recovery plans to protect schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with local/state regulations, AHJ requirements, and commissioning standards.
• Partner with leadership to develop project strategies that secure work and drive financial performance.
• Support budgeting, subcontractor selection, and project setup to align with mission‑critical goals.
• Oversee financial controls, reporting, change management, and recovery of underperforming work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing Shawmut’s mission‑critical capabilities.
• Promote collaborative relationships with designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Mentor and develop field teams through coaching, performance management, and goal setting.
• Represent Shawmut at mission‑critical industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Scheduling

MEP expertise

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction in the United States seeks an experienced construction leader to manage large mission‑critical projects from inception to completion. The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule control, and strong client engagement, with a focus on data center and MEP‑intense environments.

Strong BIM and scheduling skills, and the ability to guide teams under pressure, are essential for delivering fast‑track programs while maintaining high standards of performance and