Lead Superintendent

Description

Gilbane is seeking a Lead Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on projects ranging from $5 million to $50 million. The role requires daily on‑site presence and serves as a key member of the project team.

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high‑quality work meets the approved schedule.
• Develop, document, and communicate field work plan changes.
• Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents to anticipate potential problems.
• Ensure subcontractors obtain all necessary construction permits.
• Build credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and project partners by fostering a fair, trustworthy environment.
• Serve as primary safety representative on site and enforce safety compliance for all trades.
• Lead regular contractor meetings.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when needed.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job‑site logistics.
• Develop and oversee the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with Operations Excellence.
• Coordinate material orders and crew scheduling with Site Services/Next 150.
• Train Field Engineers and Superintendents on project requirements, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Assist in writing scopes of work and participate in buyout processes.
• Support Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch‑and‑flex sessions, daily huddles, and pre‑task plan reviews.
• Contribute to financial forecasting for general requirements.
• Collaborate with business development to align project execution with sales strategies and performance metrics.
• Strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships to position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily task completion.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports to meet company standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
• Communicate company and department strategy to direct reports.
• Provide assistance on tasks typically assigned to junior positions as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• 7–12 years leading components or whole projects valued at $30 million or more in commercial/industrial construction as a superintendent.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• STS‑C certification.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities; adaptable to changing needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate daily with the project team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction software tools for logistics and scheduling.
• Literacy in construction documents and drawings across all phases of construction.
• Experience with various divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• In‑depth knowledge of construction safety processes and ability to enforce safety plans.
• Capability to create a “safety first” culture with incident‑ and injury‑free attitude.

Benefits

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training through Gilbane University, opportunities to learn new industry skills daily, and a supportive team environment that promotes leadership development and technical growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance