Lead Superintendent

Description

• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Assists in general requirements financial forecasting
• Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviews
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
• Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Reviews and supports writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
• Communicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
• 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
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• 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
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• 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”
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changes

Requirements

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including logistics and scheduling software
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team
• Ability 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
• Experience and proficiency in most divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• 7-12 years of experience leading a component of work or whole project for a value of $30 million or larger on commercial/industrial construction project(s) in a superintendent role
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• STS-C Certification
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction

Benefits

For Chicago, IL this ranges from $119,100 - $166,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

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. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance