Traveling Superintendent – Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(K) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning services

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Superintendent for its Mission Critical business unit, responsible for leading field operations on large scale, technically complex data center projects. This role requires significant travel across the United States and offers a competitive base salary range of $130,000 to $203,000 specific to Boston.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in construction leadership, particularly in mission-critical environments, and demonstrate excellence in managing technical projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Superintendent in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
• 5+ years leading hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
• Proven success executing highly technical, fast-track industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on mission-critical data center projects valued between $25M and $100M.
• Supervise subcontractors and trade partners ensuring safe execution.
• Drive fast-track project delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

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

Shawmut is expanding its Mission Critical business unit and seeking a highly skilled Superintendent – Mission Critical to lead field operations on large scale, technically complex data center projects. This role requires significant travel and can be based anywhere in the United States, as project work spans multiple regions and may require long term on site presence. The Superintendent provides on site leadership for fast track construction, driving safety, quality, schedule performance, and robust trade coordination on mission critical builds.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• Lead daily field operations on mission‑critical data center projects valued between $25M and $100M.
• Supervise subcontractors, craft labor, and trade partners to ensure safe, high‑quality execution.
• Drive fast‑track project delivery while maintaining strict safety, quality, and schedule standards.

Technical & Operational Coordination

• Apply strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems within mission‑critical facilities.
• Coordinate daily work activities with master schedules, short‑interval look‑aheads, and logistics plans.
• Manage site logistics, including material deliveries and OFCI/CFCI vendor integration.

Planning, Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain detailed field schedules to ensure proper sequencing of work.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation including daily reports, safety logs, and quality records.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and manage Assistant Superintendents to support their development and performance.
• Collaborate effectively with Project Managers, design teams, inspectors, vendors, and field staff.
• Build strong relationships across diverse teams while reinforcing accountability and results.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years as a Superintendent in commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical construction.
• Minimum 5+ years leading hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
• Proven success executing highly technical, fast‑track industrial projects.

Education

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

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in mission‑critical environments.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple trade partners effectively.
• Excellent planning, scheduling, communication, and team‑leadership skills.

Travel Requirement

• Must be willing and able to travel more than 50% of the time, including extended stays at project sites.
• Ability to relocate temporarily as needed based on project demands.
• Comfortable working in multiple regions across the United States.

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: $130,000 - $203,000 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.