General Superintendent - Data Center

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Job Title: General Superintendent - Data Center

Location: Hutto, TX or San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned General Superintendent to lead the execution of large-scale data center construction projects. This role partners with the Project Manager and Executive to drive planning, coordination, and site utilization strategies. As the on-site leader, the General Superintendent oversees all daily field operations — including personnel, safety, scheduling, and quality — ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead site execution of complex MEP systems with a deep understanding of associated risks
• Manage safety, quality, compliance, and risk mitigation across all phases of construction
• Oversee site logistics including cranes, trailers, and heavy equipment coordination
• Direct weekly work activities and sequencing for trade crews and subcontractors
• Maintain and communicate current as-built drawings, revision logs, and drawing sets
• Conduct constructability reviews and develop scopes of work for trades
• Facilitate owner and design partner meetings, and coordinate with trade principals
• Monitor field progress against schedule and develop recovery plans as needed
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and enforce site-specific safety protocols
• Manage phased job site utilization plans and workforce deployment
• Conduct preconstruction meetings for each phase and scope of work
• Guide Site Superintendents in short-term look-ahead scheduling and execution
• Plan crane operations, material staging, and overall construction flow
• Review quantity takeoffs and materials management during buyout
• Track milestone completion and manage project closeout, punch lists, and permitting
• Mentor direct reports and conduct performance evaluations
• Foster strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and vendors
• Uphold company values, ethics, and compliance standards throughout the project

Safety Expectations

• Refuse unsafe work and enforce Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly
• Maintain and wear required PPE at all times
• Participate in inspections, training, and safety meetings
• Ensure trade partner compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety code

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
• Equivalent education, training, or experience may substitute for degree
• Minimum 12 years of construction experience, including projects valued at $100MM+
• Strong knowledge of complex MEP systems and mission-critical infrastructure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and construction management tools
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, and installation manuals
• Demonstrated competency across all major trade types

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools/equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.