Construction Superintendent

xAI

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years managing electrical construction teams for industrial or mission-critical projects
  • 3+ years hands-on experience in electrical installations, particularly heavy power systems
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Postsecondary education in construction management or electrical engineering preferred
  • Experience supervising data center projects or hyperscale facilities is preferred
  • Familiarity with local building codes and electrical regulations is beneficial
  • Proficiency in construction management software for complex projects

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate electrical installations for critical infrastructure
  • Manage scheduling and progress of electrical contractors and crews
  • Ensure adherence to electrical scope and quality standards
  • Monitor construction progress and maintain detailed documentation
  • Develop and enforce construction schedules to meet project deadlines
  • Champion safety programs to build a culture of safety on-site
  • Resolve on-site challenges with focus on operational reliability

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on one of the most advanced data centers globally
  • Hands-on leadership role directly impacting AI infrastructure
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork and safety
  • Full-time position with requirement for potential relocation
  • Potential for growth within a high-impact technology company
  • Involvement in complex industrial electrical projects
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will oversee electrical contractors and crews building electrical infrastructure for SpaceXAI's Memphis Data Center - including underground duct banks, high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, power distribution, grounding, lighting, and process power for mission-critical facilities. If you thrive on hands-on leadership, complex industrial electrical construction, and contributing to high-impact AI infrastructure, join us to help deliver one of the most advanced data centers in the world.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee and coordinate electrical installations including underground duct banks, conduits, cable pulling, terminations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, and grounding for SpaceXAI Data Centers.
  • Manage and schedule electrical contractors, subcontractors, and on-site crews to deliver project milestones on time and to SpaceXAI's exacting quality and reliability standards.
  • Ensure all contractors adhere to electrical scope, delivering high-integrity power systems critical to data center uptime and operational readiness.
  • Monitor daily progress of electrical construction, maintaining detailed logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for power infrastructure.
  • Develop and enforce aggressive construction schedules while keeping the project on time and within budget.
  • Champion and enforce SpaceXAI's safety program, building a zero-incident culture across all teams working around energized equipment, excavations, and heavy electrical installations.
  • Supervise foremen and electrical crews, fostering teamwork and accountability in a high-stakes mission-critical environment.
  • Proactively resolve on-site challenges - material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing issues, and coordination with other trades - with a strong focus on electrical system reliability and code compliance.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with local regulations, electrical codes, safety protocols, and SpaceXAI's stringent quality standards.
  • Prepare and present clear progress reports, electrical construction metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3+ years managing electrical construction teams with strong emphasis on large-scale industrial or mission-critical electrical projects.
  • 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in electrical installations including underground duct banks, high-voltage/medium-voltage systems, cable pulling/terminations, switchgear, and power distribution - ideally on industrial processes or heavy power projects.
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or related field.
  • Proven track record supervising electrical construction for data centers, hyperscale facilities, or similar mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, electrical regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E), and industrial permitting.
  • Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.) on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Deep knowledge of electrical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with mechanical/civil trades through commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of data center electrical specifications, redundancy requirements, grounding, and power systems designed for 24/7 operation.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety.
  • Expert-level commitment to electrical safety (NFPA 70E, LOTO, arc flash) and history of building strong safety cultures on regulated sites.
  • Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for technically complex electrical scenarios.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Project) for reporting and scheduling.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
  • Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations, and energized electrical systems.
  • Available for evenings and weekends as site operational needs dictate.
  • Ability to lift 25+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor/tight conditions.

If you are a hands-on electrical construction leader who excels in high-stakes, mission-critical environments and is ready to drive the delivery of groundbreaking AI infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

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