General Superintendent

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.

You are a coach/leader who provides feedback and guidance to help others excel, determines priorities, delegates work, and effectively communicates 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. You leverage business insights, deploy a strategic mindset, display emotional intelligence, and drive team accountability.

Your core values match Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, on‑site learning with senior superintendents, project managers, and executives, as well as the chance to promote industry‑recognized safety standards. You will coordinate trade contractors, participate in daily project meetings, and develop your leadership and technical skills.

• Direct 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
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services
• 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
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors get all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance with all trades
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel
• Conduct maintenance and planning of workarounds, shutdowns, and tie‑ins
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Senior General Superintendent or Construction Executive
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversee the plan, and implement necessary changes
• Manage Next
  150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Train direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Assist in development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plans
• Engage in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aid in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions, and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset – Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to…