Superintendent - Underground Utilities

GCON Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Per diem

Housing support

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Superintendent for a long-term project in West Texas. This role is pivotal in leading execution of underground utilities critical to the development of a hyperscale data center campus for AI infrastructure. Candidates should have over 7 years of superintendent experience, particularly on large-scale industrial projects, and a strong understanding of excavation safety. We offer a competitive salary and long-term incentives for those committed to the project's lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent experience in underground utilities or civil construction.
• Experience on large industrial or campus-style projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of excavation safety and utility coordination.
• Proven scheduling and subcontractor leadership skills.
• Willingness to commit to long-term work in West Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of underground utilities and civil scopes.
• Coordinate civil, utility, and specialty subcontractors.
• Manage sequencing to support vertical construction milestones.
• Enforce excavation and underground safety standards.
• Ensure quality control, testing, and documentation
• Coordinate with Project Management and Survey teams

Skills

Superintendent experience in underground utilities

Utility coordination

Excavation safety

Scheduling

Subcontractor leadership

Job description

Location: West Texas (Project-Based, Long-Term)

Primary Travel Hub: Midland–Odessa International Air & Space Port (MAF)

Company: GCON

Build the Infrastructure Powering the AI Revolution

GCON is delivering a landmark hyperscale data center campus in West Texas, purpose-built to support next-generation AI, cloud computing, and high-performance workloads. We are seeking experienced Underground Utilities/Civil Superintendents to lead field execution on a multi-year program at the forefront of AI infrastructure development.

This campus-scale deployment represents a rare opportunity to help build the physical backbone of artificial intelligence in one of the fastest-growing hyperscale markets in the country.

Project Location & Travel

• The project is located in West Texas, within commuting distance of the Midland–Odessa region
• Midland–Odessa International Air & Space Port (MAF) serves as the primary airport hub for project travel
• Relocation, per diem, housing, and travel support are available for qualifying candidates
• This is a 2–5 year, project-based assignment with long-term stability and continuity

Why This Project Matters

• Be part of the frontier of AI-driven construction, delivering infrastructure that supports global technology platforms
• Work on hyperscale, mission-critical facilities with extreme power density, advanced cooling, and redundant systems
• Join a long-term program with multiple phases and buildings—not a short-duration project
• Lead execution on a project where precision, safety, and schedule directly impact AI deployment timelines

About The Role

The Underground Utilities Superintendent leads execution of all underground scopes supporting a hyperscale data center campus, including duct banks, manholes, storm, sanitary, and site utilities critical to AI facility operations.

This role establishes the foundation for all vertical and MEP construction that follows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of underground utilities and civil scopes
• Coordinate civil, utility, and specialty subcontractors
• Manage sequencing to support vertical construction milestones
• Enforce excavation and underground safety standards
• Ensure quality control, testing, and documentation
• Coordinate with Project Management and Survey teams

Qualifications

• 7+ years of superintendent experience in underground utilities or civil construction
• Experience on large industrial or campus-style projects preferred
• Strong understanding of excavation safety and utility coordination
• Proven scheduling and subcontractor leadership skills
• Willingness to commit to long-term work in West Texas

Long-Term Incentives & Financial Upside

• We recognize the commitment required for a project of this magnitude—and we reward it accordingly.
• GCON offers a robust bonus and incentive package for Superintendents who commit to the full project lifecycle.
• This role offers career-defining work paired with exceptional long-term earning potential.

Why GCON

• Build at the frontier of AI and hyperscale infrastructure
• Long-term project stability in a rapidly expanding market
• High-visibility leadership role on a nationally significant campus
• Collaborative teams and decisive, supportive leadership
• A company that rewards commitment, performance, and delivery

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCON is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to any protected status.

Agency Notice: GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters without a signed agreement in place.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

Construction