Data Center General Superintendent
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Locations: Montgomery, AL and Rayville, LA
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Schedule: Project-based schedule; occasional 6-day workweeks and/or 10-hour workdays
Compensation: $116,860–$156,050 annually, based on experience
Relocation/Travel Support: Relocation assistance available or weekly living allowance for eligible travelers
Openings: 10+ positions
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced Data Center General Superintendents for multiple openings supporting large-scale data center construction projects in Montgomery, AL and Rayville, LA.
This senior field leadership role is responsible for the overall direction and execution of field installation, including labor management, subcontractor coordination, quality control, safety, scheduling, productivity, and project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of superintendent-level commercial construction experience, proven experience on $10M+ data center projects, and hands-on plumbing and/or piping expertise. We are seeking strong field leaders who can successfully manage teams, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and complex mechanical construction activities from installation through project completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for field installation and construction activities.
- Take full responsibility for the quality and successful installation of assigned projects.
- Lead and coordinate field labor, subcontractors, and on-site construction teams.
- Partner with safety personnel to ensure all work complies with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Conduct weekly safety meetings and reinforce safe work practices throughout the project site.
- Review project submittals for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
- Interpret plumbing, piping, mechanical, and HVAC drawings to support accurate field installation.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily and long-term on-site construction activities.
- Develop two-week look-ahead schedules and monitor project progress against established milestones.
- Coordinate manpower requirements to maintain appropriate staffing throughout each phase of the project.
- Perform material takeoffs and coordinate timely ordering of tools, materials, and equipment.
- Schedule equipment deliveries and coordinate required inspections with general contractors and governing authorities.
- Identify potential change orders and communicate cost and schedule impacts to project management.
- Monitor labor reporting, job costs, productivity, and overall project performance.
- Review and prepare field timesheets and related project documentation.
- Administer construction contract requirements at the project-site level.
- Maintain strong working relationships with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Proactively identify and resolve field issues that could impact safety, quality, schedule, or budget.
- Drive project execution to achieve completion on schedule and within budget.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of superintendent experience within commercial or industrial construction.
- Proven experience managing large-scale mechanical, plumbing, piping, and/or HVAC construction projects.
- Data center construction experience on projects valued at $10 million or more is required.
- Hands-on plumbing and/or piping construction experience is required.
- Strong leadership experience managing field teams, subcontractors, and overall project execution.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret plumbing, piping, mechanical, and HVAC construction drawings.
- Strong understanding of field construction operations, labor planning, scheduling, quality control, and safety.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and construction-site safety requirements.
- Experience managing project schedules, manpower, materials, equipment, job costs, and field productivity.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with project management, field personnel, subcontractors, customers, and general contractors.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, email, Procore, and other construction management technology.
- Ability and willingness to work 100% onsite in Montgomery, AL or Rayville, LA.
- Ability to work extended schedules, including occasional 6-day workweeks and/or 10-hour workdays, based on project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience leading field operations on large, mission-critical data center construction projects.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, piping, and HVAC systems within data center environments.
- Experience successfully delivering complex construction projects on schedule and within budget.
Location and Travel Support
Multiple positions are available across two project locations:
Montgomery, AL – Relocation assistance available or a $650/week living allowance for eligible travelers.
Rayville, LA – Relocation assistance available or a $750/week living allowance for eligible travelers.
Candidates may be considered for either location based on availability, experience, and project needs.
Additional Information
These positions are 100% onsite and require flexibility to support project schedules, including occasional extended workdays and 6-day workweeks.
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking experienced construction leaders who have successfully managed large-scale data center projects and understand the demands of complex mechanical, plumbing, and piping installations. Qualified candidates interested in either project location are encouraged to apply.