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Senior General Superintendent

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Gilbane Building Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Location s

US-RI-Providence | US-CT-Glastonbury | US-FL-Boca Raton | US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Jacksonville | US-FL-Sarasota | US-FL-Tampa | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MD-Baltimore | US-IL-Chicago | US-MA-Boston | …

Overview

Gilbane is seeking Senior General Superintendent 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.

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 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 and coordinates Gilbane's trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
  • Supervises and develops the project team
  • Manages the project budget for general conditions and Next 150/Site Services
  • Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
  • Leads site walks with the owner, architect/engineer, and financial institutions to show construction progress
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problems
  • Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
  • Follows-up with the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to schedule and complete necessary inspections
  • Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying 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
  • Leads contractor meetings
  • Accountable for review, completion, and accuracy of…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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