Traveling Superintendent - Data Center/Mission Critical

Pepper Construction • Indianapolis, IN

110d • Onsite

About The Position

Pepper Construction is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent for mission-critical data center construction projects. The Superintendent directs field operations, completion schedules, and labor budget outcomes for the construction project, including Specialty Department work. The role manages daily onsite construction activities, coordinates subcontractors, enforces safety standards, maintains project schedules, and ensures quality execution from groundbreaking through commissioning.

Initial assignments will be in the Midwest. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, provided they are willing to travel. Pepper Construction does not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent knowledge through commercial construction supervision experience.
• At least 5 years of field supervision experience.
• Experience with data center, mission-critical, or hyperscale construction.
• Experience overseeing MEP-intensive construction projects.
• Willingness to travel; initial assignments are in the Midwest.
• Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship, as Pepper Construction does not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the project, including short interval schedules.
• Schedule manpower and develop a working budget based on estimates and the project schedule.
• Control job progress by managing subcontractors, resolving problems and conflicts, documenting work, and applying quality-control and safety-control techniques.
• Control project costs through weekly evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs, adjusting as needed to support fair profit and customer satisfaction.
• Apply construction process knowledge, with an emphasis on MEP.
• Recognize and meet client needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership through team-building communications, motivation, confidence, good judgment, and listening.
• Manage and mentor other Pepper Construction Supervisors.
• Ensure project parties understand the importance of safety and educate those who need it.

What This Job Offers

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