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Senior General Superintendent

$145k - $260k

Gilbane Building Co

OverviewGilbane is seeking Senior General Superintendents for various locations nationwide. We are looking for candidates across the country who are open to relocation and travel as necessary. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organization that prioritizes employee development and offers substantial advancement projects. We are actively building our talent pool for future opportunities within our organization. If you are interested, please submit your application and if there is a fit we will contact you for an initial discussion.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. ResponsibilitiesDirects and coordinates Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors, to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project scheduleSupervises and develops the project teamManages the project budget for general conditions and Next 150/Site ServicesDevelops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the fieldLeads site walks with the owner, architect/engineer, and financial institutions to show construction progressMaintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problemsObtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposesFollows-up with the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to schedule and complete necessary inspectionsActs as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying safety compliance with all tradesDevelops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnelConducts maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns and tie-insLeads contractor meetingsAccountable for review, completion, and accuracy of daily reportsCommunicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractorsCoordinates and manages jobsite logisticsDevelops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changesResolves jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit (BU) leadershipEstablishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environmentManages Next 150/Site Services material and crew needsMentors and develops junior project team members on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumenActively engages or leads the Superintendent peer groupLeads technical trainings for continued educationParticipates in business development, project pursuits, and preconstruction needs, including writing scopes of work and participating in buyoutAdministers Time and Materials (T&M) trackingLeads or delegates stretch and flex, and daily huddleLeads and develops ground up construction with foundation experienceEngages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local marketPartners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”Responsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goalsMay be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positionsQualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management15+ years of experience on $50 million -$100+ million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent roleOSHA 30-hour certifiedSTS-C CertificationFirst Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed TrainingOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong technical and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needsAbility to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations.Ability to lead in a team environmentProficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software toolsConstruction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of constructionFamiliarity with Pull Planning ProcessExperience 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 attitudeMust be experienced supervising and leading a larger project teamKnowledge of labor relationsSalary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.The pay ranges from $145,000.00 - $260,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.Gilbane 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. Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-11926Category: Superintendent

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