Senior Mission-Critical Data Center Superintendent

Shawmut Design and Construction; Mission, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is a leading nationwide contractor with a 100% employee-owned culture recognized with Best Place to Work awards. The Mission Critical unit seeks a seasoned Superintendent to drive field operations on large, technically complex data center projects across the U.S., demanding travel and on‑site leadership.

You will coordinate trades, ensure safety and quality, and manage fast‑track delivery while aligning with project schedules and specifications.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Superintendent in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical construction.
• Minimum 5+ years leading hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in mission‑critical environments.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel >50% and relocate temporarily as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on mission‑critical data center projects.
• Supervise subcontractors, craft labor, and trade partners for safe, high‑quality execution.
• Drive fast‑track project delivery with strict safety, quality, and schedules standards.
• Apply knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems within mission‑critical facilities.
• Coordinate daily work with master schedules and logistics plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed field schedules and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Field leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Trade coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction is a leading nationwide contractor with a 100% employee-owned culture recognized with Best Place to Work awards. The Mission Critical unit seeks a seasoned Superintendent to drive field operations on large, technically complex data center projects across the U.S., demanding travel and on‑site leadership.

You will coordinate trades, ensure safety and quality, and manage fast‑track delivery while aligning with project schedules and specifications.