Data Center Site Superintendent

This role requires extensive experience managing complex MEP systems, critical infrastructure installations, and fast-paced schedules associated with data center construction. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a collaborative, family-oriented, employee-owned environment and is committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Direct and oversee all field construction activities from sitework through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term project schedules in coordination with Project Management.
• Lead daily field operations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Conduct regular subcontractor coordination meetings and daily planning sessions.
• Review construction documents and proactively identify conflicts or constructability concerns.

Safety Management

• Promote and enforce Pogue's safety culture and policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, site inspections, and incident investigations.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain documentation required for safety compliance and reporting.

Quality Control

• Ensure all work is installed according to contract documents, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage quality control programs and inspection processes.
• Coordinate and track punch list completion.
• Drive first-time quality execution and deficiency prevention efforts.
• Ensure proper documentation and closeout procedures are completed.

Data Center & Mission Critical Responsibilities

• Coordinate installation of critical MEP systems including:
• Medium and low-voltage electrical systems
• Generators and fuel systems
• UPS systems
• Switchgear
• Chillers and cooling infrastructure
• CRAH/CRAC units
• Building automation systems
• Fire protection and detection systems
• Lead MEP coordination efforts among subcontractors, consultants, and commissioning teams.
• Manage equipment deliveries and installation sequencing for long-lead mission critical equipment.
• Support and coordinate testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure critical path milestones are achieved.
• Work closely with client representatives to maintain operational and technical requirements.
• Participate in integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning activities, and final acceptance procedures.

Team Development

• Mentor Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Project Engineers, and Field Support personnel.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Uphold Pogue's values of integrity, servant leadership, accountability, and teamwork.
• Support recruiting, training, and workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• 3+ years of Superintendent experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Experience leading data center, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, healthcare, or similarly complex MEP-intensive projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors on complex projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology and project management software.

Preferred

• Direct data center construction experience.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge data center facilities.
• Experience managing projects exceeding $50 million.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Commissioning or mission critical systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage fast-paced schedules and evolving priorities.
• Advanced understanding of critical MEP infrastructure.
• Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to build trust with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Capable of leading large field teams on technically demanding projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, bending, and standing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours as project needs require.