Superintendent — Mission Critical

Job overview

The Superintendent — Mission Critical role is onsite at a project in Springfield, Illinois, and travel is required. Compensation is not specified. Alston Construction is a nationwide general contractor with more than 20 offices and a focus on construction project delivery and safety. The superintendent leads field execution of complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with emphasis on electrical infrastructure, commissioning, and energy safety. The role coordinates trade partners, commissioning teams, engineers, and client representatives to deliver a functional facility while managing schedule, safety, quality, and site logistics.

What you'll do

• Oversee field operations from site development through commissioning
• lead Lean Construction planning
• supervise electrical installations and MEP commissioning
• oversee lockout/tagout plans, energization, and NFPA 70E compliance
• coordinate testing and commissioning
• inspect installations for quality and specification compliance
• track progress and deficiencies
• coordinate with utilities, inspectors, and testing agents
• manage safety, quality, logistics, risk, and client communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

superintendent

mission critical

alston construction

springfield il

onsite

travel required

mep systems

electrical infrastructure

commissioning

data center projects

lean construction

osha 30

nfpa 70e

loto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription safety glasses
• disability and life insurance
• HSA and health and dependent-care FSAs
• EAP
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Project location is Springfield, Illinois; travel is required. Requires at least seven years of progressive MEP or electrical construction experience, including three or more years in mission-critical or large-scale industrial/data center projects.

About the employer

Alston Construction is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.