Traveling Senior Superintendent - Data Center Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem and housing provided

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribution

Job summary

A nationwide general contractor is seeking a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead large-scale data center projects across the United States. This role entails overseeing site leadership, schedule execution, safety standards, and subcontractor coordination. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in construction supervision, with strong preference for background in data centers. Attractive benefits include travel per diem, medical insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project supervision, preferably in data centers.
• Proven experience leading construction teams on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP intensive construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on site construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• Manage subcontractor performance and daily productivity.
• Enforce strict safety standards for mission critical environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Construction sequencing

MEP coordination

Job description

We are partnered with a nationally active General Contractor delivering large scale data center projects across multiple U.S. markets. This role is for a Traveling Senior Superintendent to lead full scope field execution on mission critical data center projects from early site work through commissioning and final turnover.

This position has overall responsibility for site leadership, schedule execution, safety, quality, subcontractor coordination, and integration of architectural, structural, and MEP systems.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead all on site construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and closeout
• Maintain full responsibility for field execution across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes
• Direct and coordinate Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and field staff
• Manage subcontractor performance, sequencing, manpower, and daily productivity
• Drive schedule adherence using short interval planning and milestone tracking
• Oversee complex MEP coordination including electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, fire protection, and controls
• Enforce strict safety standards and site-specific protocols for mission critical environments
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and authority having jurisdiction approvals
• Partner with Project Managers, owners, designers, and commissioning teams
• Identify constructability issues early and drive resolution to protect schedule and quality
• Lead phased turnover and commissioning readiness activities
• Maintain accurate daily reporting, field documentation, and progress updates

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of Superintendent experience on large scale commercial or industrial projects
• Prior data center or mission critical experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading full scope construction teams on complex projects
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing for MEP intensive facilities
• Experience managing fast track schedules and overlapping phases
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and coordination documents
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide on rotation-based assignments

Preferred Background

• Ground up data center construction
• Experience working alongside commissioning agents
• Projects requiring phased turnover and live system integration

Compensation and Benefits

• Travel per diem and housing provided
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company contribution