General Superintendent

GC - GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT – DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION-TRAVELING

Delta Construction Partners is a national executive search firm for the nation's premier electrical and general contractors and industry professionals. Delta has been retained by a confidential client to conduct a search for a General Superintendent based in Atlanta, GA, traveling to projects throughout the SE.

General Superintendent Compensation & Benefits:

Total compensation for the General Superintendent is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits package – Vision, Medical, Dental
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Vehicle allowance, fuel card, and company credit card for business-related expenses
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career development and leadership opportunities

General Superintendent Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Operations

• Lead the full construction lifecycle of mission-critical data center projects in partnership with Project Managers and Project Executives
• Provide strategic direction for planning, coordination, sequencing, and site logistics specific to high-density, high-redundancy environments
• Oversee all day-to-day jobsite operations including personnel, financials, safety, scheduling, commissioning readiness, and quality
• Direct daily field operations, including trade sequencing, manpower planning, and site utilization tailored to data center constraints
• Manage heavy equipment logistics (cranes, rigging, delivery coordination for large electrical/mechanical equipment)

Technical & MEP Systems Management

• Apply advanced understanding of complex MEP, electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, BMS/EPMS, cooling technologies, and associated risk factors unique to data centers
• Manage quality control for all critical-path systems, including white space, mechanical yards, electrical rooms, and equipment startups
• Conduct constructability reviews with focus on high-density MEP integration and redundancy requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to owner standards, industry codes, and mission-critical best practices

Commissioning & Quality Assurance

• Oversee commissioning readiness and coordinate with commissioning agents
• Ensure trades meet Level 1–5 commissioning requirements
• Provide high-level oversight of safety, quality, risk, and compliance across all phases of construction
• Ensure accurate maintenance of as-built drawings, revision logs, and turnover documentation
• Manage punch list completion, commissioning closeout, and turnover documentation
• Ensure all systems meet owner requirements for reliability, redundancy, and performance

Scheduling & Coordination

• Develop and manage CPM schedules, including short-interval look-ahead schedules for critical-path MEP and commissioning activities
• Track progress against milestones such as energization, mechanical completion, commissioning levels, and substantial completion
• Create and maintain phased Job Site Utilization Plans specific to data center construction flow
• Lead weekly coordination meetings with trade partners, design teams, commissioning teams, and the owner

Subcontractor & Trade Management

• Develop scopes of work for mission-critical trades (electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection, low voltage, security, etc.)
• Coordinate and schedule work activities for tradespeople, forepersons, and field professionals
• Conduct preconstruction meetings with subcontractors before each major phase (MEP rough-in, equipment set, energization, commissioning, etc.)
• Review quantity takeoffs, materials management, and procurement strategies for long-lead and critical equipment

Safety & Compliance

• Support and enforce site-specific safety programs and OSHA compliance
• Refuse unsafe work and ensure all activities follow established safety procedures
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards
• Wear and maintain required PPE
• Participate in inspections, safety meetings, and required training
• Support trade partner compliance with all safety regulations and site-specific requirements

Financial & Business Management

• Understand financial impacts and integrate cost-effective solutions, including value engineering when appropriate
• Monitor project costs and maintain financial health of projects
• Support the permit process and ensure compliance with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)

Leadership & Stakeholder Relations

• Mentor site superintendents and field staff, including performance evaluations and professional development
• Represent the company in owner meetings, interviews, and presentations
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Uphold company values, ethics, and code of conduct

General Superintendent Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of construction experience required
• Several years of experience in mission-critical or highly complex MEP-intensive projects required
• Experience managing projects valued at $100M or greater (data center experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of planning and scheduling for mission-critical environments
• Deep knowledge of complex MEP systems, redundancy strategies, and commissioning processes
• Strong financial and business acumen for monitoring project costs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, and installation manuals
• Demonstrated competency across all trade types relevant to data center construction
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred but Not Necessary:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (equivalent education, training, or experience may substitute)
• OSHA 30 certification
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, or similar project management software
• PMP or CCM certification