Senior Superintendent

Daksta; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daksta is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to lead field operations on mission-critical construction projects. You will oversee trade coordination, site logistics, and installation of complex MEP systems with a focus on quality and commissioning readiness.

Responsibilities include leading on-site activities from mobilization to turnover, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and effective communication with clients and inspectors.

Qualifications

• 5-15+ years of construction experience; Superintendent or Senior Superintendent preferred.
• Strong background in data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale MEP-heavy projects.
• Experience with hyperscale clients (e.g., AWS, Microsoft, Google) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through turnover.
• Supervise subcontractors, foremen, and field engineers; enforce safety and schedule.
• Coordinate multiple trades and manage installation of critical MEP infrastructure.
• Maintain project timeline; conduct daily huddles and weekly coordination meetings.
• Lead client, inspector, and consultant communications and coordinate project updates.

Job description

The Data Center Superintendent is responsible for leading field operations on mission-critical construction projects, ensuring all work is executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract documents. This role oversees trade coordination, site logistics, and installation of complex MEP systems, with a strong focus on quality and commissioning readiness.

Key Responsibilities Field Leadership

• Lead all on-site construction activities from mobilization through turnover
• Supervisors subcontractors, foremen, and field engineers
• Maintain project schedule and drive productivity to meet milestone
• enforce site safety in line with OSHA regulations and company standard

Trade & MEP Coordination

• Coordinate multiple trades, with heavy focus on electrical and mechanical system
• Manage installation of critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units
• Ensure proper sequencing between CSA and MEP scope
• Resolve field conflicts and technical issues in real time
• support commissioning phases including pre-functional testing, functional testing, and IST (Integrated Systems Testing
• )Work closely with commissioning agents and client team
• ensure systems are installed per design and ready for energization
• drive punch list completion and project closeout

Planning & Reporting

• partner with Project Manager and Scheduler to maintain project timeline
• conduct daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and subcontractor planning session
• stack progress, identify risks, and implement recovery plan

Client & Stakeholder Management

• serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, inspectors, and consultant
• Lead coordination meetings and communicate project update
• Maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholder

Qualification

Experience

• 5-15+ years of construction experience, with Superintendent or Senior Superintendent experience preferred
• strong background in data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale MEP-heavy project
• Experience with hyperscale clients (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google) is a plus