About this Civil Superintendent role at Giga Energy
About Giga
Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
Why join Giga
- The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.
- The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.
- The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
- The Moment: AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.
What you’ll do
As the Civil Superintendent, you will run civil construction on the ground at Giga's active data center sites — grading, earthwork, underground utilities, foundations, and site concrete — making sure the work happening in the dirt keeps pace with a schedule that doesn't wait. You'll manage subcontractors day-to-day, hold the line on safety and quality, and be the person who catches a problem before it becomes a delay. You'll work directly with the Construction Manager, PMs, and civil engineers to translate the plan on paper into a site that's actually built right, on time.
Where you’ll work
This is a site-based role. You'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day civil construction activities, including earthwork, grading, underground utilities, foundations, and site concrete
- Coordinate and direct civil subcontractors, ensuring work is sequenced correctly and stays on schedule
- Enforce site safety standards and conduct regular safety walks and toolbox talks
- Inspect in-progress work for compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
- Maintain daily logs, track progress against the schedule, and flag delays or risks early
- Coordinate with surveyors to verify grades, layout, and site conditions
- Manage material deliveries and staging to keep the site organized and productive
- Resolve field-level conflicts between trades and escalate issues that require design or engineering input
- Support quality control inspections and punch list closeout for civil scopes
- Partner with the Construction Manager and Project Managers on schedule updates, manpower planning, and subcontractor performance
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in civil construction, with at least 3+ years in a superintendent or equivalent field leadership role
- Experience running civil scopes on large-scale industrial, utility, or infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of grading, earthwork, underground utilities, and site concrete
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
- OSHA 30 certification
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors and hold them accountable to schedule and quality
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across trades, engineers, and project leadership
Bonus points
- Experience building data centers or other mission-critical facilities
- Experience with heavy civil scopes tied to utility interconnection or substation work
- Familiarity with P&IDs or site electrical infrastructure coordination
How We Work
We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved.
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits, where applicable
- Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
