Mission-Critical Data Center Superintendent

Gardner Builders; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid parking

Company-provided phone and laptop

Generous paid time off

Sabbatical leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Gardner Builders in Minneapolis is seeking a Data Center + Mission Critical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex projects from groundbreaking to closeout.

You’ll coordinate multiple trades, maintain schedule, quality and safety, and drive collaboration between field and office. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem solving, and a commitment to hospitality-driven client service.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a superintendent or General Foreman in commercial construction or MEP Construction.
• Experience building Data Centers or Mission Critical Environments.
• Proficiency with MEP systems, medium-voltage coordination, and shutdown protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily on-site construction activities for team members and trade partners.
• Oversee multiple projects and ensure all phases meet schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Communicate job expectations clearly to all field personnel and partners.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve schedule or coordination issues.
• Interpret MEP design drawings and specifications with confidence.
• Lead and coordinate medium-voltage and shutdown meetings.

Skills

Field leadership

Project coordination

Team management

Safety leadership

Scheduling & planning

Education

OSHA certification

Tools

Primavera scheduling

Procore

Google tools

Microsoft Office

Apple devices

Job description

Gardner Builders in Minneapolis is seeking a Data Center + Mission Critical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex projects from groundbreaking to closeout.

You’ll coordinate multiple trades, maintain schedule, quality and safety, and drive collaboration between field and office. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem solving, and a commitment to hospitality-driven client service.