Balfour Beatty US

Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical

Balfour Beatty US$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 15+ years of commercial construction field experience required.
  • 5+ years supervisory experience in subcontractor management required.
  • Experience as a Superintendent in commercial construction is necessary; mission critical/data center experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Office suite, email, and internet tools required.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications required.
  • Experience with scheduling and commissioning of MEP systems necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all field operations for key Data Center projects with a focus on technical mission-critical systems.
  • Oversee coordination of subcontractor work to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Implement and enforce the Safety/Zero Harm program across project sites.
  • Collaborate with Project Manager on budget development and preconstruction planning.
  • Ensure compliance with contract documents and mission-critical quality specifications throughout the project.
  • Direct quality assurance/control activities, including commissioning and final turnover to clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Mentorship and development opportunities within the team.
  • Involvement in large-scale, technical projects enhancing career experience.
  • Dynamic project environment requiring adaptability and innovative problem-solving.
  • Supportive company culture focused on service and talent development.
  • Potential for professional growth within Balfour Beatty Construction.
Full Job Description
Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical to lead large-scale, technical Data Center projects with our large projects team based in Dallas, TX. Occasional nights, weekends, and project-based travel may be required.

The Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical is responsible for all field operations, including coordination of subcontractors' work and specialized mission critical systems. This includes ultimate responsibility for implementation of the Safety/Zero Harm program, supervision of all field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work, and oversight of commissioning activities for complex MEP systems. Shares responsibility with the Project Manager for developing the project budget, participating in preconstruction, and ensuring that the project is built on time, within budget, and meets mission critical quality standards. Manages and mentors Assistant Superintendents and other field personnel.

Essential Functions
  • Project Financial Responsibilities
    • Reviews and supports updates to progress and cost reports regularly to support project financial health.
    • Understands contracted scope of work with client and trade partners to minimize unnecessary change orders.
  • Preconstruction Services
    • Participates in preconstruction planning for schedule and budget, and reviews trade scopes.
  • Project Scheduling
    • Ensures compliance with contract documents and mission critical quality specifications.
    • Oversees pull planning, updates, proper testing, and documentation of all systems.
  • Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out
    • Directs and coordinates subcontractors and internal teams for specialized systems (MEP, commissioning).
    • Leads quality assurance/control process including commissioning and turnover to client.
  • Promote Customer Relations
    • Builds strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
  • Promote Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
    • Mentors project team and promotes company culture through Service, Talent, and Choices


Minimum Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Fifteen years or more of commercial construction field experience.
  • Five years or more of direct supervisory experience related to subcontractor management.
  • Previous or current commercial construction experience in a Superintendent role required. Mission critical/data center experience strongly preferred. Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).
  • Ability to read plans and specs.
  • Scheduling experience sequence using industry standard software applications. Experience with commissioning schedules and MEP sequencing required

About Balfour Beatty US

Balfour Beatty US is a construction and engineering company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty plc, a UK-based construction and infrastructure company. Balfour Beatty US offers services in a variety of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has offices throughout the United States. Balfour Beatty US is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Balfour Beatty US
Size
26,000 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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