With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent for a mission-critical data center construction project. Superintendents are responsible for the overall direction of field operations, completion schedules, and labor budget outcome of their construction project, including any self-perform work. They will direct and supervise all Pepper Construction field personnel and all subcontractors on the jobsite effectively to bring the project to a successful completion from groundbreaking to commissioning. Our superintendents establish a positive and effective work relationship with the members of the Project Team (Project Managers, Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Site Management
- Plan and schedule project, including short interval schedules
- Schedule manpower and develop a working budget based on the estimates and project schedule.
- Control job progress by managing subcontractors, solving problems and conflicts, using proper documentation, quality control and safety control techniques on the job.
- Control project costs by weekly evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs, adjusting to ensure a fair profit while maximizing customer satisfaction foremost.
- Demonstrate superior construction process knowledge, with an emphasis on data experience and/or MEP.
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:
- Ensure customer satisfaction by recognizing and meeting all the client's needs.
- Provide leadership through team building communications, motivation, confidence, good judgment and listening to others.
- Manage and mentor other Pepper Construction Supervisors.
- Ensure that all parties understand the importance of safety on the project and educate all that need it.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or equivalent knowledge through commercial construction supervision experience.
- Significant experience with at least 8 years as a manager of commercial construction activities in the field. Must possess superior construction knowledge and excellent personnel management skills
- 5+ years of field supervision experience.
- Experience with data center, mission critical, or hyperscale construction
- Experience overseeing MEP-intensive construction projects
- Willingness to travel throughout the Midwest for projects
WHY PEPPER?
- Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match-your future is in good hands!
- Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
- Student loan repayment program
- Opportunities to network and grow professionally
- A supportive team environment that celebrates success
- Engaging and fun company-wide events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas. |
Pepper Construction Group LLC
401(k)
Jul 03, 2026