Superintendent (Mission Critical)

Stratum Partners; Arizona; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid health & dental

Profit sharing

Rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Mental health support

Job summary

Stratum Partners seeks a Superintendent to lead field operations on data center and mission-critical builds, with oversight of safety, quality, scheduling, and client relations on multi‑hundred million projects.

You'll drive preconstruction activities, manage site logistics, and coordinate with Procore/CMIC workflows while building a strong safety culture and Lean Last Planner methods. This hands-on leadership role requires 7–10+ years in site ops and 5+ years in data centers.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years leading site operations on ground-up commercial and/or data center construction.
• At least 5 years specifically managing the build process for data center projects.
• Working knowledge of building systems design as it relates to data center and mission critical facilities.
• Comfortable working within Procore and/or CMIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large, technically complex data center and mission critical builds, including projects exceeding $100M in value.
• Play an active role in preconstruction - buyout, site logistics, and scheduling.
• Build out operational plans and partner with the Business Development team on pursuits and client presentations.
• Clearly communicate project strategy and the key drivers of a successful delivery.
• Own financial tracking at the site level - reconciling trade contractor Schedule of Values against Work in Progress and issuing accurate, on-time payment applications.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the project's Profit Plan and financial forecast.
• Run Lean construction and Last Planner System training for site teams.
• Drive a consistent weekly rhythm of Last Planner and continuous improvement sessions with staff and trade partners.
• Solve complex core and shell construction challenges by leveraging both internal teams and trade partner expertise.
• Lead constructability reviews and work cross-functionally to maintain a strong Quality Control program.
• Continuously refine Weekly Work Plans and Pre-Task Plans to surface improvement opportunities.
• Champion EH&S policy and Injury Free Environments principles, identifying safety training needs across the team.
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators and review performance trends directly with trade partners.

Skills

Site leadership

Data center experience

Building systems knowledge

Procore/CMIC

Tools

CMIC

Job description

Superintendent – Data Center / Mission Critical Construction

About the Role

Our client, a national contractor specializing in data center, mission critical, and advanced manufacturing construction, is hiring a Superintendent to lead field operations on major projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role - you'll be the primary onsite authority and client‑facing contact, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement across every job you run.

• Competitive compensation
• Fully employer-paid medical/dental premiums, with several plan options for family coverage
• Annual profit‑sharing potential
• Rewards program redeemable for gift cards or charitable giving
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement for career growth
• Generous paid volunteer time, separate from standard PTO
• Mental health and wellbeing support services

About the Company

Our client is a national general contractor with established regional teams across several major US markets, known for delivering complex, highly technical projects through specialized in‑house builders. The company invests significantly in leadership development and career training, underpinned by a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Built on core values of Unconventional Thinking, Value Delivery, Set a New Standard, Continuous Improvement, and Stewardship, the organization has built an industry‑recognized safety culture and an internal recognition program that fosters teamwork and long‑term careers.

What You'll Do

• Lead delivery of large, technically complex data center and mission critical builds, including projects exceeding $100M in value.
• Play an active role in preconstruction - buyout, site logistics, and scheduling.
• Build out operational plans and partner with the Business Development team on pursuits and client presentations.
• Clearly communicate project strategy and the key drivers of a successful delivery.
• Own financial tracking at the site level - reconciling trade contractor Schedule of Values against Work in Progress and issuing accurate, on‑time payment applications.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the project's Profit Plan and financial forecast.
• Run Lean construction and Last Planner System training for site teams.
• Drive a consistent weekly rhythm of Last Planner and continuous improvement sessions with staff and trade partners.
• Solve complex core and shell construction challenges by leveraging both internal teams and trade partner expertise.
• Lead constructability reviews and work cross‑functionally to maintain a strong Quality Control program.
• Continuously refine Weekly Work Plans and Pre‑Task Plans to surface improvement opportunities.
• Champion EH&S policy and Injury Free Environments principles, identifying safety training needs across the team.
• Track leading and lagging safety indicators and review performance trends directly with trade partners.

What You'll Bring

• 7-10+ years leading site operations on ground‑up commercial and/or data center construction.
• At least 5 years specifically managing the build process for data center projects.
• Working knowledge of building systems design as it relates to data center and mission critical facilities.
• Comfortable working within Procore and/or CMIC.