Superintendent | Data-Center Construction

LeoForce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Permanent Superintendent to lead data-center construction projects in Columbus, OH, overseeing planning through execution to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in data-center construction, strong knowledge of construction procedures and OSH guidelines, and experience with electrical/plumbing/HVAC systems; you will read blueprints and manage teams, with excellent communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data-center construction, specifically in a superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSH guidelines.
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven track record of successfully overseeing and completing large-scale, ground-up construction projects.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction project from planning to implementation.
• Allocate resources for assigned projects.
• Supervise onsite personnel and subcontractors.
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients.
• Negotiate with contractors to receive reasonable order costs.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Blueprint reading

OSH guidelines

Electrical/MEP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Location: Columbus,OH, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $145,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Details

We are on the hunt for a highly skilled and dedicated Permanent Superintendent to join our team, focusing on Data-Center Construction. This opportunity is perfect for a seasoned professional with a strong background in ground-up, large-scale projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of data-center construction projects, from planning to implementation, ensuring that all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction project from planning to implementation.
• Allocate resources for assigned projects.
• Supervise onsite personnel and subcontractors.
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients.
• Negotiate with contractors to receive reasonable order costs.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in data-center construction, specifically in a superintendent role.
• Strong knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSH guidelines.
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proven track record of successfully overseeing and completing large-scale, ground-up construction projects.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction management software.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field is preferred.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to take the next step in their career, overseeing the construction of state-of-the-art data centers. If you have a passion for construction, a keen eye for detail, and a track record of excellence in your field, we would love to hear from you. help us shape the future of data center construction.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established construction organization with a strong track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects across the country.

The company is expanding its teams supporting the rapidly growing data center sector and is looking for experienced Superintendents to lead construction operations on major projects throughout the United States.

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, highly technical facilities where schedule, quality, safety, coordination, and attention to detail are critical.

As a Superintendent, you'll take a leadership role in the field, coordinating subcontractors, managing daily construction activities, driving schedule performance, and working closely with project management, owners, engineers, and trade partners.

These aren't small projects - and they aren't cookie-cutter construction.

You'll be helping build the infrastructure behind the technology that keeps businesses, cloud platforms, and the modern digital world running.

Why join us?

• Lead construction operations on large-scale data center projects
• Work on technically complex and highly coordinated builds
• Travel to projects throughout the United States
• Work alongside experienced construction and project management professionals
• Coordinate major subcontractors and specialty trade partners
• Take ownership of project schedule, quality, safety, and field execution
• Work directly with owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Gain experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial construction
• Work on projects with significant scale, complexity, and visibility
• Develop your career with an established construction organization
• Take on increasing responsibility as the data center market continues to expand

If you're looking for a Superintendent role where the projects are measured in millions of square feet, massive MEP systems, and extremely tight schedules, this is a different level of construction.

And if you've ever wanted to point at a hyperscale data center and say, 'I helped build that,' this is your chance.