Traveling Mission-Critical Superintendent

Shawmut Design and Construction; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent – Mission Critical to lead field operations on large-scale data center projects. This role involves significant travel and may be based anywhere in the United States, with on-site presence across diverse regions.

Responsibilities include field leadership, safety, quality, schedule adherence, and coordination with electrical and mechanical trades. A strong record in hyperscale/data center delivery is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Superintendent in commercial/industrial/mission-critical construction.
• Minimum 5+ years leading hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on mission-critical data center projects valued between $25M and $100M.
• Supervise subcontractors, crafts, and trade partners to ensure safe, high-quality execution.
• Drive fast-track project delivery while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Coordinate daily work with master schedules and logistics plans.
• Develop and maintain detailed field schedules ensuring proper sequencing of work.

Skills

10+ years experience

Mission-critical data centers

Project leadership

Strong safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Electrical & Mechanical systems knowledge

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a seasoned Superintendent – Mission Critical to lead field operations on large-scale data center projects. This role involves significant travel and may be based anywhere in the United States, with on-site presence across diverse regions.

Responsibilities include field leadership, safety, quality, schedule adherence, and coordination with electrical and mechanical trades. A strong record in hyperscale/data center delivery is required.