Superintendent | Data Center

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Lead the Build. Power the Future.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on complex data center projects in Spotsylvania, VA. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of building the infrastructure that powers the digital world. Data Center experience is required for this role.

Essential Functions

As a Superintendent, you’ll be the boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for:

• Driving a Zero Harm safety culture across all field operations.
• Coordinating and supervising all subcontractor and self-perform work.
• Leading project planning, scheduling, and logistics from preconstruction through closeout.
• Managing field execution, quality control, and compliance with project specs and codes.
• Collaborating with the Project Manager on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Mentoring and developing assistant superintendents and field staff.
• Champion safety through daily walks, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.
• Lead subcontractor meetings, OAC meetings, and project reporting.
• Develop and maintain project schedules (P6 preferred), 3-week lookaheads, and pull planning sessions.
• Oversee procurement tracking, change order negotiations, and cost-loaded schedules.
• Ensure quality through inspections, punch list management, and final approvals.
• Build strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.
  

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional construction or engineering education a plus.
• 10 years of commercial construction experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience on mission critical/data center projects.
• Proficiency with tools like Procore, Bluebeam, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, and ideally Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, codes, and field operations.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
  

Why Join Balfour Beatty?

• Work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects in one of the most active data center markets in the world.
• Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and integrity.
• Enjoy a culture of mentorship, growth, and collaboration.
  

Pay Rate: $125,000-155,000/year

• This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.
  
  

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.