On-Site General Superintendent & Safety Leader

Overview

Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a project. The position requires daily presence on the job site and plays a key role on the project team.

Gilbane is a Top‑10 ENR Contractor and a family‑owned business with 45 offices across the country. Established in 1870, we are consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms, committed to delivering projects safely and on‑time.

You are a coach and leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance to help others excel. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent, and you leverage business insights to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage.

We offer multi‑dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University and real‑time on‑site learning with senior leaders. You will promote our recognized safety standards, coordinate trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work meeting the approved schedule
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan for field changes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to anticipate potential problems
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors secure all necessary permits
• Act as primary safety representative and enforce safety compliance with all trades
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all personnel
• Conduct maintenance and planning of workarounds, shutdowns, and tie‑ins
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other partners
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from senior leadership
• Lead contractor meetings regularly
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when needed
• Communicate schedule status and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics
• Develop the Quality in Construction plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team and implement necessary changes
• Manage Next
  150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Train direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Assist in development and pre‑construction planning, writing scopes, and participating in buy‑out
• Administer Time and Materials tracking
• Lead stretch, flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plans
• Engage in the community, growing and fostering local market relationships
• Collaborate with business development to integrate sales strategies and support performance metrics on your projects
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily tasks
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with company standards
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aid in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

• 10–15 years of experience on $30–$100 million commercial/industrial construction projects in a lead superintendent role
• OSHA 30‑hour certification
• STS‑C certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills with ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to participate in sales processes, interviews, and presentations
• Team‑player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry‑standard construction software tools
• Construction‑document and drawing literate with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Experience and proficiency in all divisions of work,…