Senior Superintendent - Data Center Construction

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Medical, dental and retirement

Paid time off

Performance bonus potential

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on a major data center project in the Chicago area. This role requires extensive experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction, with a track record as a Senior Superintendent for a general contractor.

The successful candidate will manage large field teams, coordinate with owners and engineers, and drive safety, scheduling and quality control to deliver a mission-critical facility on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial, industrial or mission-critical construction.
• Experience as Superintendent or Senior Superintendent for a GC/CM.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of site logistics, safety and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on a data center construction project in the Chicago area.
• Direct multiple field teams and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Coordinate closely with project executives, PMs, owners and trade partners.
• Develop and maintain master schedules and look-ahead plans.
• Oversee quality control, safety and project turnover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations management

MEP coordination

Scheduling

Safety

Mentoring staff

Stakeholder communication

Tools

OSHA 30

Job description

Senior Superintendent - Data Center Construction

$155000 - $195000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Our client is a well-established GC/CM firm with decades of experience delivering complex commercial and industrial construction throughout the Midwest and nationally.

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established general contractor and construction management firm with decades of experience delivering complex commercial and industrial construction throughout the Midwest and nationally. This company has built a diverse project portfolio and continues to pursue larger, technically demanding projects.

They are looking for a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on a large data center project in the Chicago area.

Why join us?

This position gives an experienced field leader the opportunity to take ownership of a major mission-critical project while working with an established contractor that has the resources to support complex construction.

The role offers:

• $155,000 - $195,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Medical, dental and retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Significant responsibility and visibility with company leadership
• Opportunity to lead large project teams and mentor field staff
• Continued exposure to mission-critical and technically complex construction

Why apply

If you have already led large, complicated projects and want a role where you can truly own the field operation on a major data center build, this offers both the project scale and responsibility to make that move worthwhile.

Job Details

• 10+ years of commercial, industrial or mission-critical construction experience
• Significant experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent for a general contractor
• Proven success managing large ground-up projects
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of MEP-intensive construction, commissioning and project turnover
• Ability to lead multiple field teams, subcontractors and project phases simultaneously
• Experience developing and maintaining master schedules and short-term look-ahead schedules
• Strong knowledge of site logistics, quality control and safety
• Ability to coordinate closely with project executives, project managers, owners, engineers and trade partners
• Experience mentoring Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Willingness to work onsite in the Chicago area

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.