Traveling Superintendent – Data Center / Mission Critical

📍 United States (true traveler — live anywhere, national travel required) | $200K–$300K+ total package
About the Company
A top-tier national general contractor with a major presence in mission-critical and data center construction, plus corporate interiors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial work. Known for complex, high-profile projects, a relationship-driven culture, and a strong record of promoting from within, the firm is expanding its data center operations across Texas and beyond.
Job Description
The Superintendent leads all field construction operations on large-scale data center and mission-critical projects, overseeing the site from start to finish to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. This is a true traveling role — candidates can live anywhere in the U.S. as long as they can travel to the project. Teams typically spend around two years on a project before having a say in where they go next.
Select Responsibilities
Provide overall supervision of field construction — planning, coordination, sequencing, and scheduling
Manage and coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain schedule and quality
Enforce jobsite safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment per company and OSHA standards
Develop and maintain project schedules and drive recovery strategies as needed
Perform quality control walks and manage punch lists through each phase of construction
Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and officials
Maintain daily logs, material tracking, and project documentation
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, owners, architects, and engineers
Ideal Candidate
Proven Superintendent experience on data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex commercial projects
Strong knowledge of means and methods, scheduling, and trade coordination
Genuine willingness to travel nationally for extended project assignments
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Compensation & Total Package
Total annualized package commonly reaches $200K–$300K+ when you combine base, bonus, per diem, and allowances
Competitive base salary (~$110K–$130K for Superintendents, up to ~$160K–$165K for Senior Superintendents)
Performance- and profitability-based bonus program (typically $20K–$30K for Superintendents, $50K+ for Senior Superintendents, with upside beyond)
Weekly per diem (~$1,246/week; ~$58K+/year on current projects) — largely tax-advantaged while traveling
Vehicle and fuel allowance (~$12,600/year)
Best-in-class medical (PPO + employer-funded HSA), dental, and vision
Employer-matched 401(k) (pre-tax + Roth), company-paid life/AD&D, plus voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance
Generous PTO (~18 days to start, ~23 at 5+ years), paid holidays, parental/family leave, sabbatical eligibility for field teams, tuition and wellness reimbursement

Work arrangement
Yes