General Superintendent

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on a project up to $100M. 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, so 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 just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles, determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long‑term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. 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 a number of resources throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in training through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, as a General Superintendent you will work under the direction of experienced Senior General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.

You will promote Gilbane’s industry‑recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of 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 in order 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, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics.
• Develops…