Traveling Senior Superintendent - Data Center/Mission Critical

Michael Page US; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a leader to drive ground-up data center and mission-critical construction from precon through turnover, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams on MEP-heavy scopes, enforcing safety and QA/QC standards, and proactively resolving field challenges across multiple sites. You will travel frequently to active project sites and report progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, MEP-heavy scopes, safety regulations, and QA/QC standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication to direct field teams and coordinate with owners, engineers, and trade partners.
• Willingness to travel frequently to support active project sites.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address field challenges in fast-paced, high-reliability environments.
• Proficiency with scheduling software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up data center and mission-critical construction from precon through turnover, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams supporting MEP-intensive scopes.
• Enforce strict safety, QA/QC, and commissioning standards across all sites.
• Track schedules, logistics, and costs, adjusting to maintain aggressive delivery timelines.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders regularly.
• Proactively resolve field issues, delays, and constructability challenges.
• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with architectural, structural, and MEP plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and as-built records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

QA/QC knowledge

Tools

Project management software

Job description

About Our Client

The company is a well‑established, large‑scale contractor recognized for its expertise in data center and mission‑critical construction. They are committed to delivering complex commercial projects with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and consistent, high‑level service standards.

Job Description

• Lead ground‑up data center and mission‑critical construction from precon through turnover, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams supporting MEP‑intensive scopes
• Enforce strict Safety, QA/QC, and commissioning standards across all sites
• Track schedules, logistics, and costs, adjusting to maintain aggressive delivery timelines
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders regularly
• Proactively resolve field issues, delays, and constructability challenges
• Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with architectural, structural, and MEP plans
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and as‑built records

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience managing data center or mission‑critical construction projects, preferably ground‑up
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, MEP‑intensive scopes, safety regulations, and QA/QC standards
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to direct field teams and coordinate with owners, engineers, and trade partners
• Willingness to travel frequently to support active project sites
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to address field challenges in fast‑paced, high‑reliability environments
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software is a plus

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140,000-$195,0 commensurate with experience in data center and mission‑critical construction
• Performance‑based bonus program aligned with project delivery and execution excellence
• Long‑term career growth opportunities within a well‑established, large‑scale organization
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial security, and work‑life balance
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, mission‑critical facilities with significant operational impact