General Superintendent - Healthcare

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Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent – Healthcare to independently manage all field operations on a project up to $100M. The position requires daily onsite presence and fills a key role on the project team.

You are a coach/leader with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel, determine priorities, delegate work, and communicate progress. You build high‑performing teams, leverage business insights, deploy a strategic mindset, and embody Gilbane’s core values of Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, daily learning on industry skills, promotion of industry‑recognized safety standards, coordination of trade contractors, and participation in daily project meetings. You will earn a competitive compensation package that includes health and welfare benefits, a generous profit‑sharing/401k plan, and opportunities for career growth.

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• 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.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance with all trades.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel.
• Conduct maintenance and planning of 'workarounds,' shutdowns, and tie‑ins.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics.
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversee the plan 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, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout.
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plans.
• Engage in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the 'Builder of Choice.'
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aide 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 project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role.
• Field construction experience in a supervisory role on…