Superintendent - Data Center

About This Role

Supervise a specific area of trade contractors for data center construction projects, ensuring high-quality work, schedule adherence, and site safety. This role involves managing daily site operations and leading project team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Participate in constructability review and identify change impacts
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Act as primary safety representative in the field
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicate schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics
• Oversee project quality plan, complete inspections, and implement necessary changes
• Communicate with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
• Coach and mentor less Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Understand scopes of work; assist in writing scopes of work and participate in buyout
• Assist in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviews
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment
• Assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4-8 years of experience on $15-$30 million or larger commercial/industrial field construction projects in a superintendent role
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of construction software tools, including scheduling software
• Construction-document and drawing literate
• Knowledge of all phases of construction
• Experience and proficiency in multiple divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Strong knowledge of construction safety processes and ability to enforce project safety plan
• Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-8 years of experience on $15-$30 million or larger commercial/industrial field construction projects in a superintendent role

Nice to Have

• Previous hyperscale data center experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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