Senior General Superintendent

OverviewLeadership opportunity to join the Gilbane team in Raleigh, North Carolina as we expand our portfolio of work throughout the Research Triangle.We are seeking a Senior General Superintendent to be responsible for the overall field work on a large-scale MM project, leading a large team of superintendents and ensuring that company policies and procedures are met in regard to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction. 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, 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.Who are you? 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. You 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 to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. 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, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. What’s in it for you?Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. ResponsibilitiesDirect and coordinate Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors, when required, to ensure they turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project scheduleSupervise the construction of a large project or multiple projectsSupervise and develop the project teamManage the project budget for general conditions and site servicesDevelop, document and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the fieldMaintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to be able to coordinate trades, plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they ariseObtain or verify that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposesMonitor safety performance and verify safety compliance with all trades; actas primary safety representative in the field and enforce quality control policiesConduct maintenance and planning of “work-arounds,” shutdowns and tie-insLead contractor meetings, oversee daily reports and document using Procore on a regular basisCommunicate schedule status, updates and changes to Project Team>and Trade>ContractorsCoordinate and manage jobsite logisticsOversee project quality plan>and implement>necessary changes.Resolve jurisdictional disputesEstablish credibility among Owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environmentQualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management15+ years of experience on $100+ million commercial/industrial construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role (preference for experience on life science/manufacturing project)Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong technical and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needsMust possess the ability to participate in sales process, interviews and presentations.Ability to work in a team environmentProficient in Microsoft Office, ProcoreConstruction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of constructionExperience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost controlStrong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety planAbility to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitudeExperience supervising a project teamKnowledge of labor relationsOSHA 30 certifiedGilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. #LI-PROMOTEJob SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-13736Category: Superintendent