Data Center SuperintendentPosition Summary
Pogue Construction is seeking an experienced Data Center Superintendent to lead field operations on mission-critical projects throughout Texas and surrounding markets. The Data Center Superintendent is responsible for the overall coordination, execution, safety, quality, and schedule performance of assigned projects while fostering strong relationships with clients, trade partners, design professionals, and project teams.
This role requires extensive experience managing complex MEP systems, critical infrastructure installations, and fast-paced schedules associated with data center construction. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative, family-oriented, employee-owned environment and is committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership
- Direct and oversee all field construction activities from sitework through commissioning and turnover.
- Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term project schedules in coordination with Project Management.
- Lead daily field operations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
- Conduct regular subcontractor coordination meetings and daily planning sessions.
- Review construction documents and proactively identify conflicts or constructability concerns.
Safety Management
- Promote and enforce Pogue's safety culture and policies.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
- Lead safety meetings, site inspections, and incident investigations.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Maintain documentation required for safety compliance and reporting.
Quality Control
- Ensure all work is installed according to contract documents, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards.
- Manage quality control programs and inspection processes.
- Coordinate and track punch list completion.
- Drive first-time quality execution and deficiency prevention efforts.
- Ensure proper documentation and closeout procedures are completed.
Data Center & Mission Critical Responsibilities
- Coordinate installation of critical MEP systems including:
- Medium and low-voltage electrical systems
- Generators and fuel systems
- UPS systems
- Switchgear
- Chillers and cooling infrastructure
- CRAH/CRAC units
- Building automation systems
- Fire protection and detection systems
- Lead MEP coordination efforts among subcontractors, consultants, and commissioning teams.
- Manage equipment deliveries and installation sequencing for long-lead mission critical equipment.
- Support and coordinate testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure critical path milestones are achieved.
- Work closely with client representatives to maintain operational and technical requirements.
- Participate in integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning activities, and final acceptance procedures.
Team Development
- Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Field Support personnel.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Uphold Pogue's values of integrity, servant leadership, accountability, and teamwork.
- Support recruiting, training, and workforce development initiatives.
QualificationsRequired
- 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
- 3+ years of Superintendent experience managing large-scale construction projects.
- Experience leading data center, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or similarly complex MEP-intensive projects.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors on complex projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with construction technology and project management software.
Preferred
- Direct data center construction experience.
- Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge data center facilities.
- Experience managing projects exceeding $50 million.
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- First Aid/CPR Certification.
- Commissioning or mission critical systems experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
- Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and evolving priorities.
- Advanced understanding of critical MEP infrastructure.
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to build trust with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
- Capable of leading large field teams on technically demanding projects.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, bending, and standing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel and work extended hours as project needs require.
