Lead the Build. Power the Future.Balfour Beatty is seeking a Mission Critical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex data center and mission critical projects in Northern Virginia. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of building the infrastructure that powers the digital world.
Data Center experience is required for this role.Essential functionsAs a Mission Critical Superintendent, you'll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for:
- Driving a Zero Harm safety culture across all field operations.
- Coordinating and supervising all subcontractor and self-perform work.
- Leading project planning, scheduling, and logistics from preconstruction through closeout.
- Managing field execution, quality control, and compliance with project specs and codes.
- Collaborating with the Project Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Mentoring and developing assistant superintendents and field staff.
- Champion safety through daily walks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
- Lead subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, and project reporting.
- Develop and maintain project schedules (P6 preferred), 3-week lookaheads, and pull planning sessions.
- Oversee procurement tracking, change order negotiations, and cost-loaded schedules.
- Ensure quality through inspections, punch list management, and final approvals.
- Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
Minimum requirements- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional construction or engineering education a plus.
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience on mission critical/data center projects.
- Proficiency with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and ideally Primavera P6.
- Strong knowledge of construction documents, codes, and field operations.
- OSHA 30 certification required.
Why Join Balfour Beatty?- Work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects in one of the most active data center markets in the world.
- Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and integrity.
- Enjoy a culture of mentorship, growth, and collaboration.
Pay Rate: $125,000-155,000/year
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.
