Mechanical Superintendent — Data Center Construction
Flowtec Group is partnering with a leading mechanical contractor to appoint an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to oversee the delivery of large-scale mechanical construction packages on hyperscale data center projects across the United States.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading the installation and execution of mechanical systems on large-scale hyperscale data center construction projects
- Overseeing major mechanical packages, including HVAC, chilled water systems, process piping, cooling infrastructure and associated equipment
- Managing field operations, subcontractors, general foremen, foremen and craft personnel to ensure successful project delivery
- Coordinating daily construction activities to maintain project schedules, productivity and quality standards
- Working closely with project managers, general contractors, engineers and other trade partners to resolve construction challenges
- Overseeing the installation of mechanical equipment, including chillers, CRAH units, cooling towers, pumps and associated piping systems
- Managing manpower planning, material coordination and construction sequencing across multiple work fronts
- Ensuring mechanical installations meet project specifications, engineering drawings and applicable codes
- Supporting mechanical completion, testing, commissioning and final turnover to the client
- Driving site safety performance and ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements
- Identifying potential schedule impacts, construction risks and opportunities to improve field productivity
- Providing regular progress updates to project leadership on manpower, schedule, quality and project milestones
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of mechanical construction experience, with a strong background in field supervision and large-scale project delivery
- Proven experience working as a Mechanical Superintendent, General Superintendent or Senior Mechanical Superintendent
- Experience delivering mechanical scopes on data center, mission critical, semiconductor or major industrial construction projects
- Strong technical understanding of HVAC, hydronic piping, chilled water distribution and mechanical cooling systems
- Experience managing large craft teams, subcontractors and multiple field supervisors
- Strong understanding of mechanical construction sequencing, installation methods and commissioning requirements
- Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, construction schedules and technical specifications
- Experience coordinating with electrical, controls and commissioning teams on complex construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage demanding schedules while maintaining high standards of safety and quality
- Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel nationally and work on major construction projects across the United States
Why This Role:
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest and most technically challenging hyperscale data center developments in the US
- Competitive base salary of $140,000 - $180,000, dependent on experience
- Additional per diem allowance for travelling assignments, alongside a performance-related bonus
- Long-term project pipeline within the rapidly expanding mission critical and data center construction market
- Opportunity to lead major mechanical construction packages and large field teams
- Exposure to complex cooling and mechanical infrastructure supporting next-generation AI and hyperscale facilities
- Strong opportunities for career progression into General Superintendent, Area Superintendent and senior field leadership positions
- Comprehensive benefits package and support for travelling personnel