General Superintendent

Description

• Assists in development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout
• Manages Next150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changes
• Develops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnel
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Directs the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plans
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Conducts maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns and tie-ins
• Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field

Requirements

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Must have experience supervising a project team
• Must be able to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• STS-C Certification
• 10-15 years of experience on $30-$100 million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools
• Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction

Benefits

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, General Superintendent’s work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Mangers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will promote Gilbane’s industry-recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance