Job Description
Data Center General Superintendent (West Memphis, AR)
Location: West Memphis, AR
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite | Dedicated Project Site
Openings: Multiple Positions Available
Salary: $120,000$165,000 annually (flexible based on experience)
Additional Compensation: Discretionary annual bonus + $80/month phone allowance
Travel/Living Allowance: $750 per week for eligible traveling candidates requiring temporary accommodations
Relocation: Relocation candidates welcome
Schedule: Onsite, with occasional 6-day workweeks and/or 10-hour workdays
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Data Center General Superintendents for multiple direct-hire opportunities supporting a major hyperscale AI data center development in West Memphis, AR.
This opportunity involves a $10 billion data center campus spanning approximately 1,178 acres, featuring five large-scale AI data centers ranging from 170,000 to 186,000 square feet each.
The Data Center General Superintendent will oversee all onsite mechanical construction activities, including commercial HVAC, plumbing, and piping installations, while maintaining responsibility for field labor, subcontractor coordination, quality control, safety, scheduling, and overall project execution.
The ideal candidate brings 810+ years of superintendent-level experience on large commercial mechanical construction projects valued at $10 million or more. Candidates must possess strong hands-on mechanical construction knowledge and proven leadership experience managing large field teams and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for field installation of commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping systems.
Oversee daily construction operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Manage field labor, foremen, subcontractors, and onsite construction teams.
Ensure mechanical installations comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable building codes, and quality standards.
Partner with safety personnel to enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and jobsite safety procedures.
Conduct weekly safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and quality control reviews.
Review mechanical construction drawings, specifications, and submittals for accuracy and compliance.
Interpret HVAC and plumbing drawings to provide technical guidance to field personnel.
Develop and maintain construction schedules, manpower plans, and two-week look-ahead schedules.
Coordinate staffing requirements, onboarding timelines, and workforce mobilization with administrative teams.
Perform material takeoffs and coordinate procurement of tools, equipment, and construction materials.
Schedule equipment deliveries, inspections, and construction activities with the general contractor and other project stakeholders.
Monitor labor productivity, manpower utilization, job costs, timesheets, and project progress.
Identify potential scope changes, project delays, and change order opportunities while communicating cost impacts to project management.
Coordinate with project managers, engineers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve construction challenges.
Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organization professionally at the project site.
Support construction contract administration and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Drive accountability, productivity, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement across field operations.
Ensure assigned mechanical construction activities are completed on time and within established budgets.
Required Qualifications
810+ years of superintendent-level experience in large-scale commercial or mechanical construction, with 10+ years strongly preferred.
Direct, hands-on experience overseeing commercial HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical piping installations.
Experience supporting large commercial construction projects valued at $10 million or more.
Strong background in mechanical construction, preferably with a commercial mechanical subcontractor.
Proven experience managing large field teams, foremen, subcontractors, and construction operations.
Comprehensive understanding of HVAC and plumbing installation methods, mechanical systems, and construction sequencing.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety procedures, quality control standards, and building codes.
Experience with workforce planning, labor productivity tracking, scheduling, material procurement, and cost management.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and construction management software such as Procore.
Ability to work 100% onsite in West Memphis, AR, including occasional 6-day workweeks and/or 10-hour workdays.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience overseeing mechanical construction for hyperscale data centers, AI infrastructure facilities, or other mission-critical projects.
Experience managing mechanical construction projects valued at $10 million or more in a data center environment.
Career progression through skilled trades and field leadership positions, such as HVAC Technician/Plumber, Foreman, Superintendent, and General Superintendent.
Experience coordinating large-scale mechanical installations with general contractors and multiple subcontractors.
Strong knowledge of project cost controls, construction scheduling, labor forecasting, and mechanical system commissioning.
Demonstrated success delivering complex mechanical construction projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Competitive Compensation: $120,000$165,000 annually, with flexibility based on experience.
Additional Earnings: Discretionary annual bonus and $80 monthly phone allowance.
Travel Support: Eligible traveling candidates may receive a $750 weekly living allowance for temporary accommodations.
Major Data Center Development: Lead mechanical construction operations on a $10 billion hyperscale AI data center campus.
Leadership Opportunity: Oversee field operations, skilled trades, and subcontractors on a large-scale, high-profile construction project.
Dedicated Project Site: Work at one construction site rather than traveling between multiple project locations.
Multiple Openings: Several opportunities available for experienced mechanical construction leaders.
Why Work with Wheeler Staffing Partners?
At Wheeler Staffing Partners, we connect experienced professionals with exceptional career opportunities at leading organizations nationwide. Our recruiting team provides personalized support throughout the hiring process, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and long-term career goals.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced Data Center General Superintendent with a strong background in commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical piping, and large-scale construction leadership, we encourage you to apply.
Wheeler Staffing Partners is actively seeking qualified Data Center General Superintendents for multiple direct-hire opportunities in West Memphis, AR.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Memphis, AR |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Website | http://wheelersp.com/ |
About Company
Wheeler Staffing Partners' (WSP) has outstanding client relationships providing consultants with access to some of the most desirable employment opportunities across the nation. Our experience, the solutions we provide, our business processes, and partnerships with our consultants and clients has made the company one of the most sought after placement firms for job seekers and companies of all sizes. WSP, provides all candidates with career opportunities, skill assessments, and interview consulting services and our clients with the candidates that meet their culture and skill set. From our Executive Retained Search Teams, Direct Hire and Contract Staffing Professionals to our RPO Service offerings, we create models to deliver a world-class service, with a sense of urgency and professionalism at the best price. Let us put our expertise and services to work for you!
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