Construction Superintendent - Data Center + Mission Critical

At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That's why we don't just build and remodel
-we build relationships, rooted in hospitality. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a hospitality-driven approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

Who You Are

You're a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, keeping people and projects moving forward with confidence, clarity, and care. Relationships are the core of your work. You serve as the trusted advisor and liaison for our clients, providing hospitality at every step of the process. You're the kind of person who's calm under pressure, quick to solve problems, and great at bringing people together.

You set a high bar for craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration, and you expect the same from everyone around you. You believe that success on a jobsite is about more than just checking off tasks. It's about building trust, staying organized, and leading by example. You enjoy coordinating moving parts and motivating teams to deliver quality work on time and on budget.

Most importantly, you're energized by watching a plan come to life.

How You'll Contribute

As a Data Center + Mission Critical Superintendent, you'll lead field operations for complex, high-stakes projects that require precision, coordination, and calm under pressure. You'll be a key member of our project leadership team from groundbreaking to closeout.

Project Oversight & Leadership

• Lead daily on-site construction activities for team members and trade partners.
• Oversee multiple projects and ensure all phases meet schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Communicate job expectations clearly to all field personnel and partners.
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve schedule or coordination issues.

Planning & Execution

• Schedule field staff and ensure appropriate trade partner manpower to meet project milestones.
• Facilitate pull planning/LPS system to ensure the quality of schedule and milestones.
• Facilitate weekly foreman meetings and maintain detailed jobsite records.
• Plan for and schedule materials, equipment, and inspections.
• Ensure timely completion of punch lists and successful project turnover.

MEP & Technical Expertise

• Interpret MEP design drawings and specifications with confidence.
• Lead and coordinate high-voltage and shutdown meetings.
• Understand the inspection and permitting processes in mission-critical environments.

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as a hospitable point of contact for clients, design partners, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Provide consistent updates to project management and facilitate field-to-office communication.

Safety & Culture

• Promote and enforce job site safety; rectify hazards promptly.
• Create a clean, organized, and welcoming environment on-site.
• Foster a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and team excellence.
• Be a role model for safety and hospitality, setting the tone for a positive, productive jobsite culture.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Jobsites are safe, organized, and on schedule.
• Communication flows clearly between field and office.
• Team members feel supported, informed, and engaged.
• Trade partners trust your leadership and value working with you.
• Clients are impressed by the smooth execution and the way your team shows up.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a superintendent or General Foreman in commercial construction or MEP Construction.
• Previous construction experience building Data Centers or Mission Critical Environments.
• Proficiency with MEP systems, high-voltage coordination, and shutdown protocols.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, trade scopes, and site logistics.
• A humble, team-oriented approach and the ability to manage several tasks at once while keeping a cool head when things get tough.
• Confidence in reading plans, coordinating teams, and adapting to change.
• OSHA certification.
• Proficiency with scheduling software, construction platforms like Procore, Google tools, Microsoft Office tools, and Apple devices.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.

What Will Set You Apart

• Familiarity with EOS/Traction-led environments or similar entrepreneurial cultures.
• Experience scheduling integrated teams using Primavera scheduling software.
• Deep knowledge of safety protocols and permitting processes.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Why Join Gardner Builders?

We are proud to be recognized as:

• 7-Time "Best Places to Work" by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
• 6-Time "Top 150 Workplaces" by Minneapolis Star Tribune
• #1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)
• 4-Time "Best Workplace" by Inc Magazine
• "Best Places to Work" by Milwaukee Business Journal

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