Lead Superintendent
$126.7k - $160.9kGilbane Building
Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Lead 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. 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 someone who acts 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 alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value‑add solutions. 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. Responsibilities Directs the day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule 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 Participates in constructability review and identifies change impacts Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes Acts as primary safety representative in the field Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment 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 Oversees project quality plan, completes inspections, and implements necessary changes Communicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew Coaches and mentors less Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen Understands scopes of work; assists in writing scopes of work and participates in buyout Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plan reviews Supports a positive and inclusive work environment May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management 4-12 years of experience on $15-$30 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role OSHA 30‑hour certified STS‑C Certification First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training Or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong technical and communication skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs Ability to work in a team environment Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team Proficient in Microsoft Office Knowledge of suite of construction software tools, including scheduling software Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction Experience and proficiency in multiple divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting Salary 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. For Boston, this ranges from $126,700.00-$160,900.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilbane Building
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