General Superintendent - Mission Critical

Shawmut • Boston, MA

2d

About The Position

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 85 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.

Requirements

• 15+ years of construction experience with a strong operational background.
• 5+ years of mission‑critical/data center experience, including hyperscale or colocation programs.
• Proven success delivering $100M–$500M fast‑track, MEP‑intensive projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Advanced understanding of electrical/mechanical systems, power infrastructure, BIM, redundancy strategies, and mission‑critical platforms.
• Strong skills in sequencing, P6 scheduling, pull planning, and complex logistics.
• Ability to lead large teams, solve problems quickly, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and executive‑level client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across all phases of large, complex mission‑critical projects, ensuring alignment with business and field operations standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary field teams with clear communication and consistent direction.
• Support talent development, retention, and performance of field staff.
• Lead fast‑track project delivery with a focus on safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and reliability.
• Apply advanced technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, redundancy strategies, BMS/EPMS, and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Oversee BIM coordination, site logistics, crane operations, and constrained‑site execution.
• Enforce LOTO and FOD protocols and uphold mission‑critical safety practices.
• Lead pull planning, P6 scheduling, sequencing, phasing, and logistics strategy.
• Identify risks early and develop recovery plans to protect schedule, profitability, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with local/state regulations, AHJ requirements, and commissioning standards.
• Partner with leadership to develop project strategies that secure work and drive financial performance.
• Support budgeting, subcontractor selection, and project setup to align with mission‑critical goals.
• Oversee financial controls, reporting, change management, and recovery of underperforming work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing Shawmut’s mission‑critical capabilities.
• Promote collaborative relationships with designers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Mentor and develop field teams through coaching, performance management, and goal setting.
• Represent Shawmut at mission‑critical industry events.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level