General Superintendent - Data Center

General Superintendent

The General Superintendent provides overall leadership for field operations and execution for the assigned project(s).

• Monitor assigned projects for conformance with the construction schedule, expected quality levels, and adherence to the company's Standard Operating Procedures.
• Work with clients and architects throughout the project, responsible for developing relationships that generate client satisfaction.
• Recruit qualified talent, mentor, coach, and train them to perform and ensure effective matching of talent to project scope (Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and Interns).
• Oversee the construction and renovation of mission‑critical/data center facilities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to integrate specialized equipment and systems required for API production.
• Provide leadership, advice, and assistance to field staff regarding materials, sequencing, scheduling, personnel, and methods of construction.
• Serve as an advocate for Field Operations.
• Actively participate in the development of business by supporting the Business Development Department.
• Participate in Sales presentations and pre‑construction services.
• Review projects for constructability and develop a plan for construction.
• Prepare a summary baseline schedule by providing the logic and durations of major work activities to the scheduler.
• Confirm baseline schedule achieves the delivery requirements of the project.
• Create site access and staging/sequencing plans and conduct technical reviews.
• Provide input on budgets and determine field staff requirements.
• Attend the Project Turnover meeting.
• Construction: responsible for implementing all BE&K policies and procedures, including
  • Field Staff Assignments and performance evaluations.
  • Weekly site visits to evaluate conditions including safety and general presentation.
  • Ensuring that field personnel are performing to established standards.
  • Overseeing the development of the baseline schedule and monitoring all project schedules for compliance.
  • Providing leadership in the monthly update and narrative process.
  • Confirming that workmanship and materials conform to plans and specifications.
  • Reviewing project schedules during weekly visits, highlighting potential challenges.
  • Providing leadership in responding creatively to challenges to bring projects on schedule and under budget where feasible.
  • Ensuring timely completion of punch lists.
  • Participating in the one‑year warranty walkthrough, ensuring timely completion of all issues and that appropriate records are kept.
• Client Relationships and Meeting Management:
  • Attend all scheduled meetings necessary to monitor and manage projects.
  • Attend owner meetings as necessary and Project Team (PM/PE) meetings at least twice monthly.
  • Maintain continuous client contact to gauge performance perceptions.
  • Communicate relevant information to project teams.
  • Foster and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
• Training:
  • Coordinate field training in job‑specific and safety training.
  • Ensure that field staff are trained according to BE&K guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and experience relative to size/scope of projects (degree ideal but not mandatory).
• Minimum of 15 years of general contracting experience.
• Experience appropriate to each project's size, complexity, sector, and other characteristics necessary for success.
• Capability to constantly multi‑task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations.
• Business judgment to negotiate the critical balance between budget and construction processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage the many details necessary for successful construction.
• Judgment to know when to appropriately elevate issues up the chain of command.
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative, and ability to quickly study complex issues.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to…