Senior Superintendent-Mission Critical

Kimmel & Associates; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates Inc. represents a nationally recognized construction firm seeking a Senior Superintendent with Mission Critical experience to lead field operations on complex projects, including data centers.

You will oversee subcontractors, coordinate schedules, enforce safety, and drive execution across site teams. Ideal candidates have extensive field leadership on mission critical builds, strong knowledge of building systems, and ability to manage schedules, logistics, and client

Qualifications

• Extensive field leadership experience on large commercial projects.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent/Senior Superintendent on mission critical projects.
• Data center construction experience preferred.
• Strong sequencing, logistics, and field coordination skills.
• Experience managing large subcontractor teams.
• Knowledge of critical building systems and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership for mission critical projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and safety.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop sequencing, logistics, and manpower plans.
• Monitor progress, QA, and productivity.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and commissioning teams.
• Oversee installation of complex building systems.
• Support schedule management and critical path execution.
• Mentor assistant superintendents and field staff.
• Ensure quality, contractual compliance, and client objectives.

Skills

Field leadership

Mission critical

Data center experience

Schedule management

Subcontractor coordination

Safety compliance

Leadership / communication

Relocation/travel willingness

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a nationally recognized construction firm consistently ranked among the industry's top ENR contractors. Known for delivering complex, large-scale construction projects, the organization has established a strong reputation for quality, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

With a diverse portfolio of projects and a continued commitment to growth, the company offers construction professionals the opportunity to lead challenging projects, collaborate with highly experienced teams, and advance their careers within a premier construction organization.

About the Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent with Mission Critical experience to provide field leadership on complex mission critical construction projects. This individual will play a pivotal role in overseeing field operations, coordinating subcontractors and trade partners, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring the successful execution of all construction activities.

The ideal candidate brings substantial experience managing mission critical projects, including data centers or other highly technical facilities, and understands the unique requirements associated with schedule-driven, technically complex construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive field leadership and oversight for mission critical construction projects.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, field personnel, and project stakeholders to maintain productivity and schedule performance.
• Develop and manage construction sequencing, site logistics, manpower planning, and overall field execution strategies.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Monitor project progress, quality control, and field productivity while proactively addressing potential challenges.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Oversee installation and coordination of complex building systems and mission critical infrastructure.
• Support schedule management, milestone tracking, and critical path execution.
• Identify potential construction conflicts and implement solutions to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Mentor and develop assistant superintendents and other field personnel.
• Ensure projects meet quality expectations, contractual requirements, and client objectives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction field leadership, preferably with a large commercial general contractor.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on mission critical projects.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mission critical construction sequencing, logistics, and field coordination.
• Experience managing large subcontractor teams and complex construction operations.
• Knowledge of critical building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, critical path activities, and project milestones.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality control, and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project management, engineering, commissioning, and client teams.
• Willingness to travel or relocate based on project assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $160,000 – $210,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile mission critical construction projects.
• Long-term career opportunities with a nationally recognized ENR-ranked contractor.