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Senior Superintendent - Mission Critical

scott humphreyScottsdale, AZ

14 days ago

Occupations

Construction ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Industries

Commercial and Institutional Building ConstructionOther Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionAll Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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About the role

Senior Superintendent – Mission Critical We’re working with a leading General Contractor looking for an experienced Senior Superintendent to lead mission critical construction projects from ground-up construction through commissioning and final turnover. This is a hands-on field leadership role for a Superintendent who can take ownership of a complex project across civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scopes; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; and commissioning. You’ll lead a strong field team, keep subcontractors aligned, and manage the sequencing between construction, systems installation, startup, and testing. You’ll join a well-established contractor with a strong project pipeline and opportunities to grow.
What You’ll Do:
  • Oversee overall field operations from sitework and foundations through structural construction, building enclosure, MEP installation, commissioning, and final turnover.
  • Lead the field team, providing direction and support to Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents across CSA and MEP scopes.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, manage jobsite logistics, and drive schedule milestones across all trades.
  • Manage sequencing between CSA construction and MEP installation to ensure work areas and systems are ready for follow-on activities.
  • Partner with MEP leads, commissioning managers, equipment vendors, and third-party commissioning agents to coordinate startup, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
  • Drive completion of construction deficiencies and punch-list work to support commissioning readiness and owner acceptance.
  • Lead daily field meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings to keep teams aligned.
  • Plan ahead to resolve field challenges, manage long-lead equipment installation, and prevent delays.
  • Set expectations for safety, quality, and accountability throughout the jobsite.
  • Work closely with project management and owners to address challenges and deliver a successful project.
  • Compensation & Perks:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Gas cardESOP / profit sharing
  • Project-based bonus
  • Per Diem if Traveling
  • Travel Stipend if Traveling
  • Company cell phone, iPad, and other electronics
  • Company credit card
  • What They’re Looking For:
  • Senior Superintendent experience, or a strong track record as a lead Superintendent with a General Contractor
  • Experience overseeing large, complex ground-up projects from initial sitework through commissioning and turnover
  • Background in mission critical, data centers, advanced manufacturing, or other complex commercial construction
  • Experience overseeing both CSA and MEP scopes, with an understanding of how construction sequencing supports systems startup and commissioning
  • Experience coordinating with commissioning teams to achieve testing readiness, resolve deficiencies, and meet turnover milestones
  • Proven ability to lead field teams and manage multiple subcontractors and scopes
  • Strong scheduling, planning, and communication skills
  • A leader who develops others, takes ownership, and follows through
  • Interested in learning more? Apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential conversation.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Manager

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Occupation

Construction Managers

Industry

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Posted

14 days ago

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