Superintendent, Construction

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? 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.

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 your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You act 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 solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.

You are a self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership, while delivering on business outcomes and driving 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.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team and have opportunities to learn new industry skills every day.

• Direct the day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their subcontractors 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, 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
• 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 Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Understand scopes of work; assist in writing scopes of work and participate in buyout
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4–10 years of experience on $15–$30 million or larger…