Snr Superintendent - Data Centre Construction

Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000

Overview

Senior Superintendent opportunity to lead the ground-up construction of a mission-critical data centre in Houston, TX. This role owns full field execution including safety, schedule, quality, and subcontractor coordination, and is ideal for a hands-on builder seeking a long-term, Texas-based projects.

Must Haves

Proven experience leading ground-up data centre or mission-critical construction projects from site mobilization through turnover
Strong background as a Senior Superintendent or Superintendent on large-scale commercial or industrial projects
Deep understanding of complex MEP systems, power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and coordination-intensive scopes
Demonstrated ability to lead full-site execution across multiple trades with accountability for schedule, safety, quality, and cost
Experience working closely with project managers, owners, inspectors, and third-party consultants in high-stakes environments
Advanced knowledge of construction documents, CPM schedules, sequencing, and field-driven problem solving
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to command respect in the field and make decisive calls under pressure
Commitment to safety excellence with a track record of enforcing site safety programs and compliance standards
Proficiency with construction technology and reporting tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software

Nice to Haves

Direct experience delivering hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data centre facilities
Background working for a large general contractor on technically complex builds
Experience mentoring and developing assistant superintendents and field engineers
Familiarity with commissioning processes and turnover requirements for mission-critical facilities
Strong financial awareness with experience reviewing labor reports, job costs, and change management impacts
Exposure to fast-track or multi-phase construction schedules in live or high-visibility environments
Experience collaborating on early planning, constructability reviews, or preconstruction support
Local Houston trade relationships and familiarity with regional inspectors and authorities having jurisdiction

Responsibilities

Lead all on-site construction activities for a ground-up data centre project, maintaining full accountability for field execution
Coordinate and oversee all subcontractors, vendors, and trades to ensure alignment with schedule, quality, and safety expectations
Drive a proactive safety culture through daily oversight, audits, and enforcement of all site safety requirements
Manage site logistics, manpower planning, sequencing, and productivity to support aggressive delivery timelines
Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes to proactively identify conflicts and resolve issues in the field
Partner with the project management team to maintain schedule integrity, manage change events, and protect project profitability
Oversee quality control inspections and ensure work is installed in accordance with contract documents and applicable codes
Lead field reporting including daily logs, progress updates, look-ahead planning, and schedule inputs
Represent the company professionally in owner meetings, inspections, and critical field decisions
Mentor and develop field leadership, fostering a high-performance, accountable jobsite culture
Drive project closeout activities including inspections, punchlists, commissioning coordination, and final turnover

Snr Superintendent, Data Centre Constru...