Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical

Ajax Building

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, specifically large and complex projects.
  • Strong background as a Lead or Senior Superintendent on mission critical/data center projects from inception to commissioning.
  • In-depth knowledge of MEP systems and their coordination in performance-driven environments.
  • Proven leadership experience with large field teams managing multiple trades concurrently.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Expertise in construction practices, scheduling, and on-site operations.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise all field operations to meet project design, budget, and timeline.
  • Oversee subcontractor coordination, focusing on MEP systems integration in mission-critical settings.
  • Plan and direct daily job site activities, including labor, materials, logistics, and equipment management.
  • Promote a strong safety culture; enforce compliance, document incidents, and implement safety improvements.
  • Collaborate with Project Management on project schedules, phasing plans, and future activity planning.
  • Coordinate complex building systems installation and ensure readiness for commissioning and turnover.
  • Act as the primary point of contact on-site for owners, engineers, and trade partners.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Various insurance options including life, disability, and critical illness.
  • Paid time off and holidays along with time away benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Programs and legal support services.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Senior Superintendent to lead the field execution of complex mission critical construction projects. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overall data center site operations, including managing field teams, coordinating subcontractors, and driving performance across safety, schedule, quality, and budget.

In this role, you will take full ownership of day-to-day construction activities while ensuring seamless integration of critical building systems (MEP), trade coordination, and project sequencing. You will serve as the on-site leader, working closely with project management, clients, and trade partners to successfully deliver high-performance, technically complex projects.

The Senior Superintendent reports to and is directly accountable to the General Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Lead and supervise all field operations to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
  • Oversee and coordinate all subcontractors, with a strong emphasis on MEP systems integration and sequencing in mission critical environments.
  • Plan, organize, and direct daily jobsite activities including manpower, materials, logistics, and equipment.
  • Drive overall site safety culture; enforce safety policies, document violations, and implement corrective actions in coordination with Safety leadership.
  • Partner with Project Management to develop and maintain project schedules, phasing plans, and lookahead planning.
  • Lead coordination of complex building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, controls), ensuring proper installation, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
  • Interface with owners, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners as the primary on-site point of contact.
  • Interpret drawings and specifications; provide technical leadership and recommend construction means, methods, and sequencing strategies.
  • Monitor productivity, quality, and subcontractor performance to meet contractual and operational goals.
  • Review and approve field-related transactions including purchase requisitions, field change requests, and subcontractor work as applicable.
  • Lead or oversee field engineering, layout, and coordination efforts.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and turnover processes critical to mission critical project delivery.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 10+ years of supervisory experience in commercial construction, with significant experience leading large, complex projects.
  • Strong experience as a Lead or Senior Superintendent on mission critical / data center projects from start through commissioning.
  • Deep understanding of MEP systems, coordination, and sequencing in high-performance environments.
  • Proven ability to lead large field teams and manage multiple trades simultaneously.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and field operations.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand jobsite environment.

Physical Requirements
  • Must have the ability to perform the following tasks:
    • Coordinate the movements of eyes, hands, and fingers with full use of hands, arms and fingers.
    • See well (either naturally or with correction).
    • Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding.
    • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or work at any height.
    • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

BENEFITS

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program

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