Superintendent - Data Center

Gilbane Building Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,200 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Superintendent - Data Center to independently supervise a large-scale data center program and its trade contractors, ensuring work aligns with schedule and budget. The role operates on site daily, balancing safety, quality, and delivery while coordinating with owners, engineers, and sub‑contractors.

You will lead field teams, maintain schedules, and implement contingency plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–8 years on $15–$30M commercial/industrial projects in a superintendent role.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification and STS‑C.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed training.
• Experience with hyperscale data center projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directs day‑to‑day coordination of trade partners to meet project schedule.
• Develops work plans and communicates field changes.
• Maintains understanding of contract documents to anticipate problems.
• Leads contractor meetings and maintains project schedule and reports.
• Ensures safety program implementation and quality control.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Construction software

Drawing literacy

Cost control

Safety leadership

Financial forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Scheduling software

Construction software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Superintendent - Data Center to independently supervise an area of trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and a "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership while driving results and seeking opportunities to add value.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane's trade partners and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Participates in constructability review and identifies change impacts
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
• Oversees project quality plan, completes inspections, and implements necessary changes
• Communicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
• Coaches and mentors less Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Understands scopes of work; assists in writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
• Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plan reviews
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-8 years of experience on $15-$30 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role
• Prior experience with field construction responsibilities on hyperscale data center projects is desired
• OSHA 30‑hour certified
• STS‑C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including scheduling software
• Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Experience and proficiency in multiple divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Ability to create an environment where safety first is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting

Benefits & Compensation

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $83,200–$120,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gilbane is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.