Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent Job Location s

• US-NY-Albany
• US-NY-Buffalo
• US-NY-Syracuse

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Superintendent to independently supervise an area of trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

Who are we? 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. 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 the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, shows empathy and treats others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and a “People First” workplace culture. You listen to understand, convey information clearly, solve problems, identify alternatives, adapt by collaborating with others, and support team members to achieve excellence. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, ownership, and drives results.

You identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that add value.

Your core values match Gilbane's:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you? Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities. While managing project responsibilities, you can enroll in trainings through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team, learn new industry skills daily, protect both Gilbane's and the client's interests, and demonstrate developing‑leader characteristics.

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane's trade partners and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to proactively anticipate potential problems.
• Participate in constructability review and identify change impacts.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job‑site logistics.
• Oversee project quality plan, complete inspections, and implement necessary changes.
• Communicate with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew.
• Coach and mentor less experienced Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Understand scopes of work; assist in writing scopes of work and participate in buy‑out.
• Assist in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plan reviews.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–8 years of experience on $15–$30 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role.
• OSHA 30‑hour certified.
• STS‑C Certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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