Traveling General Superintendent - Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

ESOP

401(k) with company match

PTO, holidays, volunteer day

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a senior leader to oversee mission‑critical, data center projects in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment. You will drive safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and client engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in hyperscale MEP‑intensive projects valued at $100M–$500M+. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• 15+ years construction experience with a strong operational background.
• 5+ years mission-critical/data center construction experience delivering fast-track, MEP-intensive hyperscale projects valued at $100M–$500M+.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive-level client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across all phases of large, complex mission-critical projects, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary field teams with clear communication and direction.
• Support talent development, retention, and performance of field staff.
• Lead fast-track project delivery focusing on safety, quality, schedule, cost, and reliability.
• Oversee BIM coordination, site logistics, crane operations, and constrained-site execution.
• Enforce safety protocols and mission-critical standards.
• Lead pull planning, P6 scheduling, sequencing, and logistics strategy.
• Identify risks early and develop recovery plans to protect schedule and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with AHJ requirements and commissioning standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to secure work and manage financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

BIM coordination

Scheduling (P6)

Team leadership

Client engagement

MEP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

BIM software

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide senior leadership across all phases of large, complex mission‑critical projects, ensuring alignment with business and field operations standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary field teams with clear communication and consistent direction.
• Support talent development, retention, and performance of field staff.

Mission Critical Execution

• Lead fast‑track project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and reliability.
• Apply advanced technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy strategies, BMS/EPMS, and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Oversee BIM coordination, site logistics, crane operations, and constrained‑site execution.
• Enforce LOTO and FOD protocols and uphold mission‑critical safety practices.

Planning, Scheduling & Risk Management

• Lead pull planning, P6 scheduling, sequencing, phasing, and logistics strategy.
• Identify risks early and develop recovery plans to protect schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with local/state regulations, AHJ requirements, and commissioning standards.

Financial & Contract Management

• Partner with leadership to develop project strategies that secure work and drive financial performance.
• Support budgeting, subcontractor selection, and project setup to align with mission‑critical goals.
• Oversee financial controls, reporting, change management, and recovery of underperforming work.

Client, Industry & Team Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing Shawmut’s mission‑critical capabilities.
• Promote collaborative relationships with designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Mentor and develop field teams through coaching, performance management, and goal setting.
• Represent Shawmut at mission‑critical industry events.

Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years of construction experience with a strong operational background.
• 5+ years of mission-critical/data center construction experience, with proven success delivering fast-track, MEP-intensive hyperscale projects valued at $100M–$500M+.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Advanced understanding of electrical/mechanical systems, power infrastructure, BIM, redundancy strategies, and mission‑critical platforms.
• Strong skills in sequencing, P6 scheduling, pull planning, and complex logistics.
• Ability to lead large teams, solve problems quickly, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and executive‑level client engagement skills.

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Boston Base Salary Range: $175,000- $320,000 The range stated is specific to Boston. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.

Candidates in other geographic markets will also be considered; compensation ranges for those locations may vary based on local market conditions and cost of labor.