General Superintendent; Data Center

Position: General Superintendent (Data Center)
General Superintendent - Data Center Construction

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Job Summary

The General Superintendent leads the full construction lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects in partnership with the Project Managers and Project Executives. This role provides strategic direction for planning, coordination, sequencing, and site logistics specific to high-density, high-redundancy environments. As the senior field leader, the General Superintendent oversees all day-to-day jobsite operations-including personnel, financials, safety, scheduling, commissioning readiness, and quality-to ensure delivery of a fully functional, compliant, and on-schedule data center facility.

Primary Duties

* Applying advanced understanding of complex MEP, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, BMS/EPMS, cooling technologies, and associated risk factors unique to data centers.

* Managing quality control for all critical-path systems, including white space, mechanical yards, electrical rooms, and equipment startups.

* Overseeing commissioning readiness, coordinating with commissioning agents, and ensuring trades meet Level 1-5 commissioning requirements.

* Providing high-level oversight of safety, quality, risk, and compliance across all phases of construction.

* Ensuring strict adherence to owner standards, industry codes, and mission-critical best practices.

* Supporting and enforcing site-specific safety programs and OSHA compliance.

* Directing daily field operations, including trade sequencing, manpower planning, and site utilization tailored to data-center constraints.

* Managing heavy equipment logistics (cranes, rigging, delivery coordination for large electrical/mechanical equipment).

* Conducting constructability reviews with a focus on high-density MEP integration and redundancy requirements.

* Leading weekly coordination meetings with trade partners, design teams, commissioning teams, and the owner.

* Ensuring accurate maintenance of as-built drawings, revision logs, and turnover documentation.

* Developing and managing CPM schedules, including short-interval look-ahead schedules for critical-path MEP and commissioning activities.

* Tracking progress against milestones such as energization, mechanical completion, commissioning levels, and substantial completion.

* Creating and maintaining phased Job Site Utilization Plans specific to data-center construction flow.

* Developing scopes of work for mission-critical trades (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, low voltage, security, etc.).

* Coordinating and scheduling work activities for tradespeople, forepersons, and field professionals.

* Conducting preconstruction meetings with subcontractors before each major phase (MEP rough-in, equipment set, energization, commissioning, etc.).

* Reviewing quantity takeoffs, materials management, and procurement strategies for long-lead and critical equipment.

* Understanding financial impacts and integrating cost-effective solutions, including value engineering when appropriate.

* Supporting the permit process and ensuring compliance with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

* Mentoring site superintendents and field staff, including performance evaluations and professional development.

* Representing the company in owner meetings, interviews, and presentations.

* Building strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.

* Upholding company values, ethics, and code of conduct.

* Managing punch list completion, commissioning closeout, and turnover documentation.

* Ensuring all systems meet owner requirements for reliability, redundancy, and performance.

* Refusing unsafe work and ensuring all activities follow established safety procedures.

* Reporting incidents, near misses, and hazards.

* Wearing and maintaining required PPE.

* Participating in inspections, safety meetings, and required training.

* Supporting trade partner compliance with all safety regulations and site-specific requirements.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

* Equivalent education, training, or experience may substitute for a degree.

* Minimum of twelve (12) years of construction experience, with at least several years in mission-critical or highly complex MEP-intensive projects.

* Experience managing projects valued at $100M or greater (data center experience strongly preferred).

Requirements

* Strong understanding of planning and scheduling for mission-critical environments.

* Deep knowledge of complex MEP systems, redundancy strategies, and commissioning processes.

* Strong financial and business acumen for monitoring project costs.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

* Ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and installation manuals.

* Demonstrated competency across all trade types relevant to data-center construction.

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