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Construction Superintendent, Data Center

Tesla, Austin, TX, United States


What To Expect
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Construction Superintendent to lead the on-site execution of high-tech construction projects, specifically hyperscale data centers and semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This team member will supervise all on-site construction related to tool installation including scheduling of trade contractors, vendor tool installations, resolving day-to-day construction issues, performing day-to-day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule. You will oversee complex, fast-paced construction environments involving electrical systems, HVAC, cleanroom environments, and mission‑critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop execution plans/schedules and own P6 schedules

Drive fieldwork to ensure schedule adherence, escalating build/installation issues to management

Plan installation logistics, communicate plans to involved parties, and track material deliveries

Coordinate on-site activities, including tool vendor coordination, base build construction, quality team coordination, and manufacturing engineering coordination

Coordinate downtime work during factory shutdowns, support operations, and lead constructability reviews of design packages

Enforce quality for engineering drawings and field installations, resolve field issues, troubleshoot tool installs, and prioritize decision-making for equipment turnover

Maintain a safe work environment, organize job areas, ensure contractor safety, and supervise on-site laborers while maintaining logs and providing progress reports

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 6 years of construction experience in large industrial projects

Previous experience as a Lead Superintendent in data center or semiconductor construction projects

Understanding of construction design documents and ability to provide constructability feedback

Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and environmental regulations

Ability to work in a high-performance, cross‑functional organization with tight timelines

OSHA 30 certification, First Aid and CPR certification, and strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools, P6 ability preferred

Benefits

Medical plans with options at $0 payroll deduction

Family‑building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution

Company‑paid Health Savings Accounts (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and dependent‑care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company‑paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage

Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and vacation time (flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays

Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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