Assistant Superintendent, Data Centers

Suffolk; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction enterprise in the UK seeks an Assistant Superintendent to oversee mission-critical projects. The role involves managing construction documents, ensuring safety, and mentoring field engineers. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Medical and behavioral health benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in mission-critical/data-center construction.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute construction documents.
• Manage layout and confirm field dimensions.
• Verify subcontractor layout compliance.
• Administer Suffolk’s Quality Management Program.
• Continuously monitor job progress on site.
• Create and distribute daily and weekly work plans.
• Attend and participate in meetings with customers.
• Compile and maintain all necessary permits.
• Assist in the administration of the Suffolk Safety Program.
• Supervise and mentor field engineers.
• Communicate safety expectations to project teams.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Assistant Superintendent, Data Centers – Suffolk Construction

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Overview

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors.

The Role

Suffolk is seeking people who are bold, curious, innovative, and caring. The Assistant Superintendent, Mission Critical is responsible to plan and execute the construction program according to Suffolk’s procedures, including safety, quality, and schedule. Responsibilities may be divided by area or trade discipline.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute the construction documents to the entire project team, including plans, specifications, RFIs, bulletins, and field reports.
• Manage layout and confirm and verify the correctness of field dimensions.
• Verify subcontractor layout to ensure compliance with established line and grade.
• Administer Suffolk’s Quality Management Program, specifically the First Delivery and Benchmark Inspections; document deficiencies and assist in tracking them to final resolution.
• Continuously monitor job progress on site, checking all work to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor and document all daily construction activity using written reports, photographs, sketches, and other software tools.
• Help create and distribute daily and weekly work plans to the project team, including schedules and logistics plans.
• Attend and participate in weekly and/or monthly meetings with customers and clients, providing updates on the status of construction and addressing concerns.
• Compile and maintain all permits, testing, and inspections required for successful project completion and acceptance.
• Assist in the administration of the Suffolk Safety Program, including pre‑construction meetings, pre‑task planning, daily monitoring, and enforcement of all applicable safety requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Suffolk’s field engineers in their daily work.
• Communicate clear expectations for safety to project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience in mission‑critical/data‑center construction.
• Self‑motivated.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk or hear, perform fine motor, hand and finger skills using a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will work in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking is also required.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, market‑leading medical and behavioral health benefits, dental and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, backup daycare days, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction and Civil Engineering