Superintendent - Data Center

Michael Page; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Employer-paid medical insurance

Long-term project leadership

Career progression

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Superintendent to manage field operations on a large-scale data center development in the United States. This role leads onsite teams, drives safety, and coordinates with owners, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure project success on a long-duration program.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of superintendent experience on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects, plus data center exposure and proficiency with scheduling tools such as MS Project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
• Data center experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage fast-paced projects while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, look-ahead planning, and field operations.
• Proficient reading of drawings, specs, and submittals; skilled with scheduling tools.
• OSHA 30 certification and safety credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all jobsite operations, field personnel, and daily construction activities.
• Develop and drive project schedules in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and manage daily field performance.
• Ensure work meets quality standards, specs, and project requirements.
• Identify and resolve schedule impacts, field conflicts, and project risks.
• Serve as onsite point of contact for owners, consultants, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and support mobilization, logistics, and closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Our client, a well-established and highly respected general contractor with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and employee retention, is seeking a Superintendent to oversee field operations on a large-scale data center development. This is an opportunity to play a visible leadership role on a long-duration project while joining a company known for its collaborative culture and strong project pipeline

Our client is a financially stable, mid-sized construction organization with decades of success delivering commercial, industrial, healthcare, multifamily, and mission-critical projects. Known for its people-first culture, long employee tenure, and high percentage of repeat business, the company has built an impressive reputation for quality project execution and long-term career development. With a growing backlog of work across multiple regions, this organization offers both stability and future growth opportunities

Description

The Superintendent will report to Project Leadership and serve as the primary onsite leader responsible for driving safety, quality, schedule performance, and subcontractor coordination. The Superintendent will play a critical role in ensuring successful project delivery while leading field teams and maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders.

• Oversee all jobsite operations, field personnel, and daily construction activities.
• Develop, maintain, and drive project schedules in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and manage daily field performance.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality standards, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve schedule impacts, field conflicts, and project risks.
• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for owners, consultants, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor Assistant Superintendents and support project mobilization, logistics planning, documentation, and closeout efforts

Profile

For the Superintendent we are seeking:

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience leading commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Previous data center construction experience is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage fast-paced projects while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, look-ahead planning, trade coordination, and field operations.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Experience using scheduling platforms such as Microsoft Project or Primavera.
• OSHA 30 certification and additional safety credentials are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.

Job Offer

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• Opportunity to lead a multi-year mission-critical project with strong backlog visibility
• Long-term career progression with a respected and growing construction organization
• Supportive, family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized
• Potential opportunities to support future projects across multiple regions following project completion
  

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