Superintendent - Data Center

Balfour Beatty US; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is actively seeking a Superintendent for our Dallas, TX project portfolio, focusing on mission-critical work and data center commissioning.

The role requires 4–7 years in construction, with at least 3 years in a superintendent capacity, and a strong command of safety, quality control, and scheduling. The position includes managing subcontractors, coordinating resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a superintendent role.
• Experience with mission-critical construction projects and data centers.

Responsibilities

• Review progress, cost reports, schedules to support the Project Manager and Senior Superintendent.
• Participate in preconstruction planning for schedule and budget.
• Ensure material testing per specs and proper recording of results.
• Direct subcontractor and field personnel; enforce safety, quality, and company policies.
• Attend weekly progress meetings and support project closeout with financials and demobilization.

Skills

Construction Management

Superintendent Experience

Data Center Commissioning

Project Scheduling

Safety Compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Tools

PC Proficiency

MS Office

Job description

Balfour Beatty US is an industry‑leading provider of general contracting, at‑risk construction management and design‑build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Superintendent with mission‑critical experience to join our team in Dallas, TX. This individual will need to be experienced at commissioning data centers. The Superintendent manages designated field activities associated with the project and supervises designated field construction work by subcontractors and employees. The Superintendent assists the project team to ensure the project is built on time, within budget, and in accordance with Balfour Beatty Construction’s policies and procedures and the focus on our vision and purpose through Service, Talent and Choices.

Essential Functions

Project Financial Responsibilities

• Reviews and updates progress and cost reports, schedules, and requirements for completion on a regular basis to support and assist the Project Manager/Senior Superintendent.

Preconstruction Services

• Participates in preconstruction planning, when possible, regarding the project schedule and budget. Reviews project estimates and cost control system at the beginning of the project.

Project Start‑up and Scheduling

• Understands project specifications, the contract, and the contract’s general conditions, and confirms that all materials and subcontract work comply with contract documents and quality specifications.
• Ensures all materials are properly tested according to specifications, and ensures all test results are properly recorded.

Project Administration, Operations and Close‑out

• Directs and coordinates subcontractor and Balfour Beatty Construction field personnel in designated areas of expertise.
• Assists the Senior Superintendent in communicating a consistent level of expectations and direction with subcontractors and employees regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, permits, safety, quality control and other performance standards.
• Collaborates with Senior Superintendent to ensure project site and company assets are secure, and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Attends weekly project progress meetings with all subcontractor representatives and understands the upcoming week’s work to be accomplished.
• Assists Senior Superintendent in ensuring the project closeout process is finalized to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes the Creed. Communicates vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development by attending operations training programs and takes direct accountability for training and developing direct reports.
• Supports community, client and subcontractor relations and events to enhance the company’s image and build relationships.
• Builds and stretches people and self by providing challenging assignments, achievable and motivational development plans, and ongoing actionable and candid feedback that help employees achieve career goals.
• Acts in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

Perform Other Related Duties As Needed.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.
• This position can potentially involve working nights and weekends, along with the possibility of overnight travel for weeks at a time.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of experience with at least 3 of those years in a Superintendent role.
• Experience working on mission critical construction projects
• Experience commissioning data centers.
• Makes decisions under tight deadlines.
• Organizes people, tools, and equipment and plan/manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
• Exhibits thorough understanding of MEP systems, project sequencing, standards, schedule expectations, commissioning, and quality requirements of data center and mission critical projects.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.