Superintendent-Data Center

CBRE; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations across multiple sites within the United States. The role focuses on coordinating technicians, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring project schedules stay on track while adhering to union contracts.

You will work closely with project management and HR to optimize workforce planning, coordinate resources, and mentor staff, maintaining quality and timely communication with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Must have OSHA 30 certification and a valid motor vehicle record.
• Experience supervising field teams and coordinating trades on multi-site projects.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversee field operations across sites.
• Coordinate manpower loading, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Maintain safety programs and ensure compliance with union contracts.
• Communicate changes to PM and ensure timely timecard reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and support project closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Field supervision

Communication

Travel readiness

Budgeting & scheduling

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

About The Role

The Superintendent position will work inclose collaboration with project management and human resources to coordinatetechnician work force planning, resource dissemination and coordination,general oversight of field operations while providing technical direction totechnicians, maintenance of safety standards, productivity, schedule, ensuringcompliance with quality standards, and having astrong understanding of the union contract.

About The Role

The Superintendent position will work inclose collaboration with project management and human resources to coordinatetechnician work force planning, resource dissemination and coordination,general oversight of field operations while providing technical direction totechnicians, maintenance of safety standards, productivity, schedule, ensuringcompliance with quality standards, and having astrong understanding of the union contract.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical expertise throughout the Pre-Construction process.
• Participate in the Constructability review.
• Assist in the Pre-Construction schedule.
• May be involved in providing input in the pre-bid process.
• Oversees and schedules all technician manpower across assigned geographies.
• Follows and administers union contract regarding lay-offs and recalls.
• Maintain the process of having leads or foreman report daily timecards.
• Follow-up on late reporting of all timecards
• Holds team members accountable for the maintenance and upkeep of Direct Line fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Work with PM on man loading scheduling, budget hours and materials staging.
• Maintain daily site visits of projects within 2-hour drive from office.
• Maintain bi-weekly site visits of projects within a 5-hour drive from office.
• Maintain monthly site visits of projects outside of 5-hour drive of office.
• Keeps knowledgeable about the full project scope of work.
• Communicate work order changes to PM.
• Ensure job safety requirements are understood and implemented by all project personnel and trade contractors, working with the safety support personnel as a resource.
• Continually strives for Zero Injury on all projects.
• Support and manage Leads with on-site safety meetings.
• Will review and communicate the safety program and MSDS information in the start-up meeting.
• Watch for and correct all safety hazards at the jobsite. Report all safety incidents to VP Operations, PM, and safety personnel.
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules and advise the project team of issues or deficiencies.
• Understand project specifications, scope of work and drawing packages.
• Understand project estimate and budget set-up.
• May offer feedback and assist PM in quantity takeoff and pricing estimates.
• Mentor and train other employees.
• Post project activities e.g., testing, test results, and as build.
• Hold technician leads accountable for delivering and properly storing information for all test results and “as-built” information at the end of each project.
• Manage, lead, and complete paperwork and process outlined in Field Career Progression program.
• Manage all test results and finalize at the end of each project.
• Manage all test results and inclusion in the project folders.
• Participate in determining sequence and activity duration on schedules for proposed projects.
• Forecast manpower allocation for future work.
• Looks for potential project leads.
• Understand and communicate to all field personnel the goals regarding construction.
• Maintains positive relationships with the client and project team throughout the project(s).
• Advise and work closely with Direct Line University in the development and implementation of training programs.

What You’ll Need

• 10 plus years related experience or equivalent role
• OHSA 30 certification
• Must meet Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• Must meet all requirements to be properly badged and able to meet all client requirements to access the jobsite.
• Familiar with construction management software as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft office.
• AutoCAD, a plus for use with scheduling, spreadsheets, and cost control
• Proficient in understanding building plans and specifications
• Team player with field supervision, project management and company administration staff
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of building systems.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Good client management and goodwill building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willing to travel extensively across multiple sites.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure situations.
• Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills

WhyCBRE

Whenyou join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estateservices and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamicproblem solvers and forwardthinking professionals who create significantimpact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect,integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives,backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity torealize your full potential.

ApplicantAI Use Disclosure

Wevalue human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience,skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools tomake hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in theapplication and interview process.

OurValues in Hiring

AtCBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong.We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need forvisa sponsorship now or in the future

Relocationassistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, forqualified candidates based on role requirements and experience

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