Job Description
We are seeing Lead Construction Superintendents in the mechanical, electrical, structural, and/or architectural space to lead field execution on data center construction projects in western NY. Responsibilities include:
Field Leadership & Mechanical / Electrical / Structural / Architectural Execution:
- Direct and supervise discipline / trade subcontractors on the installation of associated systems.
- Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with construction documents, project specifications, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with trade partners and general contractor teams to support integrated construction workflows.
Scheduling & Coordination:
- Develop and maintain mechanical lookahead schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and project sequencing.
- Identify schedule risks early and coordinate solutions to maintain overall project progress.
- Work closely with discipline / trade teams to coordinate system startup, testing, and integration.
Quality Control & Commissioning Support:
- Perform field inspections to verify proper installation, system layout, and performance readiness.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and support the commissioning process, including functional performance testing and punch list resolution.
- Assist with turnover documentation and ensure systems meet commissioning and owner expectations.
Safety & Compliance:
- Enforce safety practices including confined space, rigging, lifting operations, and hot work protocols.
- Conduct toolbox talks, participate in job hazard analyses (JHAs), and collaborate with EHS teams to maintain a safe jobsite.
- Verify subcontractor compliance with all project-specific safety requirements.
Documentation & Communication:
- Maintain detailed daily reports, track site activity and workforce hours, and document issues and resolutions.
- Review and coordinate RFIs, field directives, and submittal updates related to discipline / trade scope.
- Communicate regularly with project leadership on progress, field conditions, and resource needs.
Required Skills and Experience
- 10-15+ years of construction experience with at least 7 years in a superintendent or supervisory role.
- Experience working on data center, industrial, healthcare, semiconductor, or other mission-critical projects with complex mechanical infrastructure.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and coordination plans.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
Nice to Have Skills and Experience
- Experience with commissioning support and system turnover.
- Proficiency with digital tools such as BIM 360, Bluebeam, and scheduling software.
Job Tags
For contractors, For subcontractor, Work at office,