# Construction Superintendent – Mechanical **Company**: xAI **Location**: Memphis, TN **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120599684 **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5123845007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_04944d96-198 ## Description You will oversee mechanical contractors and crews building the advanced mechanical infrastructure for xAI's Data Centres , 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. 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 including chilled water piping, condenser systems, HVAC equipment, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, ductwork, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire suppression systems for xAI Data Centres. - 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 centre uptime, efficiency, and thermal management. - Monitor daily 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. - 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 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 centres, 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 centres, 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 centre 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. ## Skills ### Required - Mechanical construction - HVAC systems - Chilled water plants - Condenser water systems - Process piping - Pumps - CRAC/CRAH units - Cooling towers - Fire protection systems - Construction management - Mechanical engineering - Data centre mechanical specifications - Redundancy requirements - Energy efficiency - Cooling systems - Microsoft Office suite ### Nice to have - Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field - Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for data centres, 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 centre 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 --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5123845007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)