Underground Utilities Superintendent - Data Center

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to own day-to-day field operations on underground utility projects supporting data center developments in El Paso, TX.

You will lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery on large-scale infrastructure work. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to read plans and manage complex field activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong experience managing underground utility installations including water, sewer, storm drain, and drainage systems.
• Experience leading crews on large commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of grading, excavation, earthwork, and site development.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Previous data center or mission critical experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily field operations on assigned underground utility projects.
• Manage crews installing water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and other underground infrastructure supporting data center developments.
• Plan daily work activities while coordinating manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Maintain project schedules while proactively identifying and resolving field challenges.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through daily leadership, JHAs, toolbox talks, and routine safety inspections.
• Ensure work meets project specifications, quality standards, and owner expectations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and compliance activities throughout construction.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and project schedules.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to maintain budgets, production goals, and project milestones.
• Mentor Foremen and field personnel while developing the next generation of construction leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Safety

Coordination

Education

OSHA 30

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to own day-to-day field operations on underground utility projects supporting data center developments in El Paso, TX.

You will lead crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery on large-scale infrastructure work. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to read plans and manage complex field activities.