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Lead Superintendent

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Gilbane Building
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Contracts Manager
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lead Superintendent

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Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking a Lead Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a $5–$50 M project. 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 are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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 a “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 while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value‑add solutions.

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

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through our award‑winning Gilbane University. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you can enroll in trainings to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team that provides new industry skills every day and will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters, demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities
  • Directs day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and 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 to proactively anticipate potential problems
  • Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
  • Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
  • Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
  • Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
  • Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
  • Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary
  • Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
  • Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics
  • Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changes
  • Coordinates material orders and crew schedules with Site Services/Next 150
  • Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
  • Reviews and supports writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
  • Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
  • Leads stretch and flex, daily huddles, and pre‑task plan reviews
  • Assists in general requirements financial forecasting
  • Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies and performance metrics for assigned projects
  • Builds client, partner, and industry relationships that…
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