Data Center Construction Superintendent

TEKsystems•Saline, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on‑site execution for a new‑build, mission‑critical hyperscale data center. This role is responsible for overseeing field operations from early construction planning through project completion, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and coordination across multiple trades. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience on large‑scale commercial or industrial projects and understands the pace, complexity, and precision required in data center construction environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
8+ years of supervisory experience on commercial, industrial, or technology‑driven construction projects
Proven experience leading $50M+ construction projects
Strong construction supervision and field leadership abilities
Deep understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades
Solid working knowledge of construction scheduling, sequencing, and cost control
Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and mentor cross‑functional teams
Strong safety mindset with a track record of maintaining high safety and quality standards
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Strong communication skills across field teams, leadership, and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Hyperscale or mission‑critical data centers
Large industrial or commercial facilities
Electrical‑intensive or infrastructure‑heavy projects

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all construction activities from feasibility through turnover
Determine construction methods, manpower requirements, materials, equipment, and sequencing
Ensure field work complies with project drawings, specifications, codes, and master schedules
Lead execution across civil, structural, electrical, and other construction disciplines typical of hyperscale data center builds
Schedule, coordinate, and supervise craft labor and subcontractors, including electricians, carpenters, boilermakers, and other skilled trades
Coordinate work across multiple crafts, departments, and contractors to maintain productivity and schedule alignment
Resolve field issues quickly and effectively to minimize impacts to safety, quality, or schedule
Maintain productive communication with union representatives as applicable
Enforce all project safety programs and company safety policies
Identify hazards, implement corrective actions, and document compliance
Ensure materials, equipment, inspections, and manpower are aligned with construction schedules and milestones
Support commissioning‑driven sequencing common to mission‑critical data center projects
Serve as a key on‑site liaison between field personnel, project management, leadership, and external stakeholders
Communicate with executives, clients, inspectors, and vendors to ensure alignment and address concerns
Participate in progress meetings and provide accurate field updates
Track daily and weekly production against project schedules
Analyze performance metrics and adjust field plans as project conditions change
Support reporting through look‑ahead schedules, daily logs, and milestone tracking
Ensure all work meets required quality standards, regulatory requirements, and contract documents
Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality control activities
Drive completion of punch list items and support turnover and closeout activities
Identify opportunities to improve field coordination, productivity, and construction workflows
Apply best practices and lessons learned to improve overall project delivery