Superintendent (Chicago)

Superintendent Mission Critical / Data Center Projects

Chicago, IL

Company Overview

BOWA Construction is a General Contractor and Construction Management firm, established on the core principles of family, honesty, discipline, and quality. We specialize in delivering high-performance projects that have a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With a team of highly experienced professionals, we bring deep expertise in general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. We are passionate buildersand in mission critical environments, we understand there is no room for error.

Role Overview

As a Superintendent specializing in mission critical / data center construction, you will be responsible for the execution and field leadership of technically complex, schedule-intensive projects. You will lead all on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with strict uptime, security, and quality standards typical of data center environments. This role demands precision, proactive planning, and advanced coordination across trades to meet tight timelines and strict commissioning protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of mission critical projects from groundbreaking to final commissioning and handover.
• Manage day-to-day operations, including coordination of trades, adherence to construction schedule, logistics planning, and enforcement of safety and security protocols.
• Oversee and enforce compliance with client-specific standards for data center construction, including electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage systems.
• Drive quality assurance across all trades, with special focus on MEP systems, redundancy, and commissioning readiness.
• Maintain rigorous site documentation, including daily reports, inspections, progress tracking, and look-ahead schedules.
• Conduct and document pre-activity meetings (e.g., MEP coordination, system testing, commissioning sequences).
• Support integrated system testing and manage coordination with commissioning agents and vendors.
• Interface directly with clients, facility managers, and third-party stakeholders during critical path phases.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams to proactively resolve constructability issues.
• Lead jobsite safety meetings and ensure 100% compliance with OSHA and client-specific safety protocols.
• Maintain security protocols for sensitive areas including access control, badging, and escorted trades.
• Foster strong relationships with subcontractors, clients, and internal team members to ensure alignment on goals and expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

Benefits

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.