General Superintendent

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking Superintendents to independently manage all field operations on every job site, filling a key role on the project team.

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. Gilbane is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace;

if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, you may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance to help others excel. You determine priorities, delegate work, communicate progress, establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness, and celebrate successes while sharing lessons. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent, maximizing impact through motivation and discipline. You leverage business insight, understand industry trends and market conditions, and make critical decisions to create competitive advantage.

You deploy a strategic mindset for long‑term opportunities and risks, and you align with Gilbane’s core values:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training through our award‑winning Gilbane University, supporting leadership and technical skill development throughout your career. Working as a General Superintendent, you’ll collaborate with experienced Senior General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each site, gaining exposure to new industry skills daily. You will promote Gilbane’s safety standards, coordinate trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

• 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
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
• Develops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnel
• Conducts maintenance and planning of workarounds, shutdowns and tie‑ins
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Senior General Superintendent or Construction Executive
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to the project team and trade contractors
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
• Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, overseeing the plan and implementing necessary changes
• Manages Next
  150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge and business acumen
• Assists in development, pre‑planning, and pre‑construction to write scopes of work and participate in buy‑out
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle and pre‑task plans
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships…