Mission-Critical Data Center Construction Lead

Daksta; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale data center construction projects in the Kansas City area. The role focuses on overseeing subcontractors, scheduling, safety, and quality to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervision experience, preferably with a General Contractor, and a solid background in coordinating CSA and MEP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervision experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with data center or mission-critical facilities is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and schedules.
• Proficiency with CSA and MEP interfaces and related trades.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field personnel across multiple trades.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, MEP teams, and clients for project execution.
• Develop and manage short- and long-term schedules, including look-ahead plans.
• Lead coordination meetings, monitor progress, and address field issues.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Support commissioning, IST, and final turnover processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Safety knowledge

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Job description

Daksta is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale data center construction projects in the Kansas City area. The role focuses on overseeing subcontractors, scheduling, safety, and quality to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervision experience, preferably with a General Contractor, and a solid background in coordinating CSA and MEP systems.