General Superintendent
Posted 31 Aug 2026
Advertised as “General Superintendent ”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate
Field of studyConstruction Management, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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
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Provide overall leadership and direction for all field operations on assigned data center construction projects.
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Manage and mentor Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft personnel to ensure safe and productive project execution.
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Develop and implement overall construction execution plans aligned with project schedules and milestones.
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Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Engineers, Owners, Design Teams, and Trade Partners.
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Lead daily, weekly, and milestone planning meetings to ensure project objectives are achieved.
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Drive project schedule performance by identifying critical path activities, mitigating delays, and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
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Ensure manpower, equipment, and material resources are properly planned and allocated across all project phases.
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Oversee subcontractor performance, productivity, quality, and compliance with contractual obligations.
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Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and client-specific safety requirements.