Lead Superintendent

Giga Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity options

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Giga Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead Superintendent to oversee on-site labor for data center construction, from mobilization to turnover, ensuring schedule and budget adherence. You will manage subcontractors, coordinate field operations, and uphold safety and QA standards to deliver high-quality infrastructure for the AI revolution.

The role requires 5+ years in construction management, experience with large-scale data center projects, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Construction Manager or Superintendent on large-scale projects.
• Direct experience managing subcontractors and field crews across multiple trades.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs.
• Experience with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA 30 or higher.
• Experience on data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Background in fast-paced, high-growth development environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site labor, subcontractors, and construction activities from mobilization to turnover.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate daily field operations: manpower, equipment, material delivery.
• Enforce safety standards with the HSE Manager to maintain zero-incident culture.
• Review drawings and RFIs to ensure accurate field execution.
• Conduct daily site walks and weekly progress meetings.
• Manage field change orders with project and engineering teams.
• Manage budgets through preconstruction to closeout and track expenditures.
• Own construction schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure QA/QC standards and collaborate with Quality Manager.
• Track progress, cost performance, and quality metrics to Project Director.
• Support commissioning and closeout activities.

Skills

Construction leadership

Subcontractor management

Reading drawings

Communication

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Houston, TX. Long Term Travel. Short Term Relocation.

About Giga

Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

• The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
• The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
• The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
• The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you'll do

As Lead Superintendent on Giga's Project Development team, you will be at the center of building the physical infrastructure that powers the AI revolution. You'll lead and oversee all on-site labor operations for data center construction projects — from groundbreaking through commissioning— ensuring work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your decisions move concrete and steel. You'll work directly with subcontractors, project owners, and internal stakeholders to keep projects on track and solve problems before they become delays. If you want a role where you can see — literally — the results of your work, this is it.

Where you'll work

This is an on-site position that requires long term travel and/ or short term relocation. This person should be comfortable with 3-6 month periods of being at a location before moving to the next.

Ideal location is Houston, Texas with 80% travel expectation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all on-site labor, subcontractors, and construction activities for data center build projects from mobilization through turnover.
• Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, ensuring milestones are met and proactively identifying and mitigating schedule risks.
• Coordinate daily field operations including manpower planning, equipment logistics, and material delivery sequencing.
• Enforce and uphold safety standards on-site in alignment with HSE policies; act as a key partner to the HSE Manager to maintain a zero-incident culture.
• Participate in constructability reviews during the design phase to ensure alignment between design intent and field execution.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and RFIs to ensure accurate field execution.
• Conduct daily site walks and weekly progress meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and manage field change orders; coordinate with the project and Engineering teams on scope and cost impacts.
• Manage construction budgets from preconstruction through closeout, conducting regular reviews to track expenditures, forecast costs, and maintain financial accountability.
• Own construction schedules from preconstruction through closeout, conducting regular reviews to monitor progress, forecast completion, and uphold the schedule commitments that drive our business.
• Enforce and uphold quality standards on-site in alignment with project specifications and QA/QC policies; act as a key partner to the Quality Manager to drive a culture of excellence.
• Track and report construction progress, cost performance, and quality metrics to the Project Director.
• Ensure punch list completion and support commissioning and closeout activities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Manager or Superintendent on large-scale commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Direct experience managing subcontractors and field labor crews across multiple trades (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings, civil, structural, MEP, and architectural specifications.
• Experience with construction scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations (OSHA 30 minimum).
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent scopes of work and multiple subcontractor relationships on a single site.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder management.
• Prior experience on data center, hyperscale, or mission-critical facility construction.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and handoff protocols for critical infrastructure.
• OSHA 30 certification or higher.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management platforms.
• Background working within fast-paced, high-growth development environments.
• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate

How We Work

We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits, where applicable
• Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.