Construction Superintendent (Night Shift) – Mechanical

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will oversee mechanical contractors and crews building the advanced mechanical infrastructure for xAI’s Memphis Data Center — including large-scale HVAC and cooling systems, chilled water plants, condenser water systems, process piping, pumps, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, and fire protection systems. If you thrive on hands-on leadership, complex industrial mechanical construction, and contributing to high-impact AI infrastructure, join us to help deliver one of the most advanced and efficient data centers in the world.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and coordinate mechanical installations during night shift hours, including chilled water piping, condenser systems, HVAC equipment, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, ductwork, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire suppression systems for xAI Data Centers.
• Manage and schedule mechanical contractors, subcontractors, and on-site crews to deliver project milestones on time and to xAI’s exacting quality and reliability standards.
• Ensure all contractors adhere to mechanical scope, delivering high-integrity cooling and process systems critical to data center uptime, efficiency, and thermal management.
• Monitor daily night-shift progress of mechanical construction, maintaining detailed logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for all mechanical infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce aggressive construction schedules while keeping the project on time and within budget.
• Champion and enforce xAI’s safety program, building a zero-incident culture across all teams working around heavy mechanical equipment, pressurized systems, and elevated work during night operations.
• Lead, train, and supervise foremen and mechanical crews, fostering teamwork and accountability in a high-stakes mission-critical environment.
• Proactively resolve on-site challenges — material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing issues, and coordination with electrical/civil trades — with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and code compliance.
• Conduct regular night-shift site inspections to verify compliance with local regulations, mechanical codes, safety protocols, and xAI’s stringent quality standards.
• Prepare and present clear progress reports, mechanical construction metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years managing mechanical construction teams with strong emphasis on large-scale industrial or mission-critical mechanical projects.
• 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical installations including process piping, HVAC systems, chilled water plants, pumps, and cooling infrastructure — ideally on data centers, industrial processes, or heavy mechanical projects.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for data centers, hyperscale facilities, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, mechanical regulations (IMC, ASME, NFPA), and industrial permitting.
• Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.) on complex infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical/civil trades through commissioning and startup.
• Strong understanding of data center mechanical specifications, redundancy requirements (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency, and cooling systems designed for 24/7 operation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety.
• Expert-level commitment to mechanical safety (pressure systems, LOTO, confined space) and history of building strong safety cultures on regulated sites.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for technically complex mechanical scenarios.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Project) for reporting and scheduling.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations, and mechanical systems.
• Available to work night shift as the primary schedule, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as site operational needs dictate.
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor/tight conditions.

If you are a hands-on mechanical construction leader who excels in high-stakes, mission-critical environments and is ready to own the night shift on groundbreaking AI infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.