Senior Superintendent-Mission Critical
- Virginia
- onsite
- Full time
- Senior
$160,000–$210,000 / yearPosted
Free to apply. You’ll finish on the employer’s own site.
- Project Management
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized construction firm consistently ranked among the industry's top ENR contractors. Known for delivering complex, large-scale construction projects, the organization has established a strong reputation for quality, safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
With a diverse portfolio of projects and a continued commitment to growth, the company offers construction professionals the opportunity to lead challenging projects, collaborate with highly experienced teams, and advance their careers within a premier construction organization.
About the Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent with Mission Critical experience to provide field leadership on complex mission critical construction projects. This individual will play a pivotal role in overseeing field operations, coordinating subcontractors and trade partners, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring the successful execution of all construction activities.
The ideal candidate brings substantial experience managing mission critical projects, including data centers or other highly technical facilities, and understands the unique requirements associated with schedule-driven, technically complex construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive field leadership and oversight for mission critical construction projects.
- Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, field personnel, and project stakeholders to maintain productivity and schedule performance.
- Develop and manage construction sequencing, site logistics, manpower planning, and overall field execution strategies.
- Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
- Monitor project progress, quality control, and field productivity while proactively addressing potential challenges.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
- Oversee installation and coordination of complex building systems and mission critical infrastructure.
- Support schedule management, milestone tracking, and critical path execution.
- Identify potential construction conflicts and implement solutions to minimize delays and disruptions.
- Mentor and develop assistant superintendents and other field personnel.
- Ensure projects meet quality expectations, contractual requirements, and client objectives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in construction field leadership, preferably with a large commercial general contractor.
- Proven experience as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent on mission critical projects.
- Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of mission critical construction sequencing, logistics, and field coordination.
- Experience managing large subcontractor teams and complex construction operations.
- Knowledge of critical building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, critical path activities, and project milestones.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quality control, and safety requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with project management, engineering, commissioning, and client teams.
- Willingness to travel or relocate based on project assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $160,000 – $210,000, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile mission critical construction projects.
- Long-term career opportunities with a nationally recognized ENR-ranked contractor.
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