Traveling Superintendent- Data Center​/Mission Critical

Traveling Superintendent

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent for a mission-critical data center construction project. Superintendents are responsible for the overall direction of field operations, completion schedules, and labor budget outcome of their construction project, including any self-perform work. They will direct and supervise all Pepper Construction field personnel and all subcontractors on the jobsite effectively to bring the project to a successful completion from groundbreaking to commissioning.

Our superintendents establish a positive and effective work relationship with the members of the Project Team (Project Managers, Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors).

Site Management

• Plan and schedule project, including short interval schedules
• Schedule manpower and develop a working budget based on the estimates and project schedule.
• Control job progress by managing subcontractors, solving problems and conflicts, using proper documentation, quality control and safety control techniques on the job.
• Control project costs by weekly evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs, adjusting to ensure a fair profit while maximizing customer satisfaction foremost.
• Demonstrate superior construction process knowledge, with an emphasis on data experience and/or MEP.

People Management

• Ensure customer satisfaction by recognizing and meeting all the client's needs.
• Provide leadership through team building communications, motivation, confidence, good judgment and listening to others.
• Manage and mentor other Pepper Construction Supervisors.
• Ensure that all parties understand the importance of safety on the project and educate all that need it.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent knowledge through commercial construction supervision experience.
• Significant experience with at least 8 years as a manager of commercial construction activities in the field. Must possess superior construction knowledge and excellent personnel management skills
• 5+ years of field supervision experience.
• Experience with data center, mission critical, or hyperscale construction
• Experience overseeing MEP-intensive construction projects
• Willingness to travel throughout the Midwest for projects

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match—your future is in good hands!
• Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
• Student loan repayment program
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note:

Pepper does not sponsor work visas.