Superintendent | Data-Center Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in the United States seeks an experienced Data Center Superintendent to lead major construction operations on nationwide projects from planning through execution. You will coordinate subcontractors, manage daily field activities, drive schedule performance, and work with owners, engineers, and vendors to deliver technically complex facilities.

The role requires at least 5 years' data-center construction experience, strong leadership, and proven project management skills.

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.

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

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

MS Office

Construction management software

Read blueprints

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Build the infrastructure behind the digital world—lead major data center projects across the country.

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

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?

This company offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant and technically demanding data center projects being built today. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Leadership overview and role context

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.

Equal opportunity and diversity

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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