Superintendent - Dallas, TX Project

David E. Looper & Company; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

David E. Looper & Company seeks an experienced Superintendent for a data center construction project located in Dallas, TX.

This role is the primary onsite leader responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, and coordinating subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of superintendent experience on commercial or industrial builds, with a strong ability to read complex plans and manage lookahead schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of superintendent experience on commercial/industrial projects.
• Data center construction experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret complex plans, specs, and submittals.
• Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills.
• Expertise in scheduling, lookahead planning, sequencing and trade coordination.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all jobsite operations and field personnel.
• Develop and drive the project schedule with the Project Manager.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and monitor performance daily.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and specs.
• Identify risks and schedule impacts; implement solutions.
• Serve as onsite contact for owners, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee daily reports, documents, and closeout deliverables.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and field personnel.
• Support mobilization, site logistics planning, and coordination.
• Engage in minimal physical tasks when essential for safety.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Trade coordination

Plan interpretation

Safety leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

The Superintendent leads all field operations for the Data Center construction project located in Dallas, TX, and serves as the primary onsite leader responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination. This position partners closely with Project Leadership to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with DELCO quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all jobsite operations and field personnel.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the project schedule in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and monitor performance daily.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and project specifications.
• Identify risks, conflicts, and schedule impacts and implement solutions proactively.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for owners, consultants, inspectors, and project stakeholders as needed.
• Oversee daily reports, project documentation, photographs, and closeout deliverables.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Assistant Superintendents and field personnel.
• Support project mobilization, site logistics planning, and coordination activities.
• Engage in minimal, infrequent physical assistance when essential for safety or operational continuity; such tasks are not a primary function of this role.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of superintendent experience with demonstrated success leading commercial, industrial, or missioncritical construction projects preferred.
• Data center construction experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret complex plans, specifications, and submittals.
• Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills.
• Expertise in scheduling, lookahead planning, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading largescale groundup commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera is preferred.
• Advanced safety certifications including OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR are preferred.
• Demonstrated success training and developing field leadership teams.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Accountability
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Quality & Safety Leadership
• Communication & Relationship Management
• Team Development & Mentorship

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Primarily fieldbased work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This description reflects the general scope of the position and may evolve based on business needs. Employment is at-will and does not constitute a contract. David E. Looper & Company is committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and considered based on their qualifications and contributions.