The posting
The GOR Group is partnered with a leading general contractor specializing in complex mission-critical, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Our client is recognized for delivering high-performance facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to innovation, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Superintendent to support the site development and construction of a large-scale data center project.
LOCATION: Statesville, NC. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting a major data center development on an approximately 200-acre site.
TRAVEL: Candidates local to the project are encouraged to apply. Our client is also open to candidates willing to travel or relocate for the assignment, particularly individuals interested in building a long-term career supporting large-scale projects across multiple markets.
Position Summary
The Assistant Superintendent will support day-to-day field execution on a large-scale data center construction project, with an initial focus on site development, mass excavation, earthwork, grading, and cut-and-fill operations.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience supporting complex civil and sitework operations and will work closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, and trade partners to maintain safety, quality, schedule, and field productivity.
This opportunity is particularly well suited for an early- to mid-career construction professional who has developed strong sitework expertise and is interested in expanding beyond civil construction into foundations, concrete, precast, and vertical construction. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to begin on the site package and grow into a broader-based Superintendent role.
Key Responsibilities
Field Construction
- Support day-to-day field operations on a large, complex construction site.
- Assist the Superintendent with planning, coordination, sequencing, and execution of construction activities.
- Monitor field progress, manpower, equipment, and subcontractor performance.
- Help maintain daily and short-term construction schedules.
- Identify field conflicts and communicate potential schedule, quality, or constructability issues.
Site Development & Earthwork
- Support large-scale mass excavation, grading, cut-and-fill, and site-development activities.
- Coordinate civil subcontractors, excavation contractors, equipment operations, haul routes, and site logistics.
- Monitor earthwork sequencing and production to support overall project milestones.
- Review civil plans, specifications, survey information, and field conditions.
- Work closely with site contractors to resolve construction issues and maintain production.
Candidates coming directly from an excavation contractor or civil sitework contractor are encouraged to apply if they have strong experience managing substantial earthwork operations.
Subcontractor Coordination
- Coordinate subcontractors and trade partners performing work in assigned areas.
- Monitor trade performance against schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
- Communicate daily priorities and upcoming work activities.
- Assist with resolving field conflicts and sequencing challenges.
- Support coordination between civil contractors and other project disciplines as construction progresses.
Safety & Quality
- Promote a strong safety culture and help ensure field activities comply with project safety requirements.
- Support jobsite quality-control activities and field inspections.
- Monitor construction for consistency with drawings, specifications, and project standards.
- Identify deficiencies and help coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain an organized, professional, and client-ready jobsite.
Project Coordination
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Participate in field coordination and planning meetings.
- Assist with progress tracking and field documentation.
- Communicate site conditions, constraints, and construction issues to project leadership.
- Help maintain alignment between field execution and overall project objectives.
Vertical Construction Development
As the site-development phase progresses, the Assistant Superintendent will have the opportunity to expand into broader construction responsibilities, including:
- Concrete foundations
- Structural concrete
- Precast construction
- Building systems coordination
- Vertical construction
- General field supervision
The goal is to identify someone who can grow beyond being solely a sitework specialist and develop into a well-rounded Superintendent.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
- Equivalent construction and field experience will also be considered.
Experience
- Approximately 5-10 years of relevant construction experience.
- Experience with large-scale earthwork, excavation, grading, cut-and-fill, or civil site development.
- Previous experience with a general contractor, civil contractor, excavation contractor, or major sitework subcontractor preferred.
- Experience supporting large commercial, industrial, infrastructure, mission-critical, or similarly complex projects.
- Data center experience is beneficial but not required. Candidates with strong, transferable large-project construction experience are encouraged to apply.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of large-scale site development and earthwork operations.
- Knowledge of mass excavation, grading, cut-and-fill, and site logistics.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, civil plans, specifications, and field information.
- Understanding of construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination.
- Ability to identify constructability challenges and field risks.
- Understanding of construction safety and quality requirements.
- Ability to track field progress against short-term schedules.
- Working knowledge of concrete, foundations, precast, and vertical construction is preferred but can be developed in the role.
Professional Attributes
- Smart, driven, and hungry to learn and grow.
- Strong ownership mentality and willingness to take initiative.
- Solutions-oriented with a can-do approach to field challenges.
- Strong communication and team coordination skills.
- Professional and comfortable interacting with clients, subcontractors, and project leadership.
- Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Demonstrated history of meaningful contribution to previous projects.
About the GOR Group:
At GOR Group, we believe in Grit Over Resume.
We understand that great talent does not always come from a perfectly matched resume. While experience and technical skills matter, we know that some of the most successful professionals are those who demonstrate the character, determination, and drive to learn, adapt, and deliver results.
We value individuals who demonstrate:
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Strong Communication
- Continuous Learning
- A Willingness to Take on Challenges
- A Strong Work Ethic
- The Ability to Grow and Develop in New Environments
If your experience does not align with every requirement, but you believe you can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
At GOR Group, we look beyond job titles and keyword matches. We focus on identifying individuals who bring the right attitude, work ethic, leadership, and technical capability to help our clients succeed. We partner with organizations across the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, and infrastructure industries to connect them with professionals who are ready to contribute, grow, and build meaningful careers.
If you're ready to help build the next generation of digital infrastructure while advancing your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, we'd love to hear from you.
Know Someone Who Might Be a Fit?
GOR Group believes in Grit Over Resume. Great talent often comes through strong networks and referrals from industry professionals.
If you know someone in the mission critical, data center, manufacturing, commissioning, construction, or infrastructure industries who may be open to new opportunities, we offer a $500 referral bonus for successful placements. If your referral is hired and completes the required employment period, we'll reward you for helping connect great talent with great opportunities.
Reach out to our team to learn more about our referral program and current openings.
