Company Overview
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.
Position Summary
The General Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations on large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards. This role provides strategic leadership to Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft personnel while partnering closely with Project Management to deliver successful mission-critical facilities. The General Superintendent serves as the primary field leader, driving construction execution, workforce planning, quality control, and client satisfaction from project startup through final turnover.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership and direction for all field operations on assigned data center construction projects.
Manage and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft personnel to ensure safe and productive project execution.
Develop and implement overall construction execution plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, Design Teams, and Trade Partners.
Lead daily, weekly, and milestone planning meetings to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Drive project schedule performance by identifying critical path activities, mitigating delays, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
Ensure manpower, equipment, and material resources are properly planned and allocated across all project phases.
Oversee subcontractor performance, productivity, quality, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and client-specific safety requirements.
Conduct regular site walks to monitor construction progress, identify risks, and resolve field issues.
Ensure all work meets project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and owner expectations.
Collaborate with project management to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
Review and interpret construction drawings, BIM coordination models, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
Support procurement efforts by coordinating long-lead materials and equipment with project teams.
Oversee commissioning readiness, punch list completion, turnover, and project closeout activities.
Maintain positive working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
Prepare and present project updates to executive leadership and ownership teams.
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of commercial or industrial construction experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or General Superintendent.
• Extensive experience delivering mission-critical, data center, industrial, semiconductor, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil construction systems.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple field teams on projects exceeding $100 million is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, or similar construction management software.
Skills & Abilities
• Expert knowledge of commercial construction means and methods.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, sequencing, and logistics planning.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong financial awareness with the ability to support budget and cost management.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze project risks and implement proactive solutions.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, and with exceptional quality.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.