Senior General Superintendent

Senior General Superintendent – Gilbane Building

Location: Columbus, OH

Lead field operations on one or more large projects, serving as a key member of the project team and being on site daily. Gilbane, a Top‑10 ENR Contractor, offers extensive career growth and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

• Direct and coordinate trade contractors and sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work meets approved schedule.
• Supervise and develop the project team.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and Next 150/Site Services.
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field.
• Lead site walks with owners, architects/engineers, and financial institutions to review construction progress.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to coordinate trades and anticipate potential problems.
• Obtain or verify necessary permits and follow up with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for inspections.
• Act as primary safety representative, monitoring performance and verifying compliance.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel.
• Plan and manage “workarounds,” shutdowns, and tie‑ins.
• Lead contractor meetings and ensure accuracy of daily reports.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Coordinate and manage jobsite logistics.
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit leadership.
• Establish credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners.
• Manage Next 150/Site Services material and crew needs.
• Mentor and develop junior project team members.
• Participate in business development and pre‑construction activities.
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead and develop ground‑up construction with foundation experience.
• Engage with the community to foster local market relationships.
• Collaborate with business development to integrate sales strategies and optimize profit levers.
• Facilitate career development and coaching for team members.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Interpret and translate organizational strategy to the team.
• Provide additional support to junior positions as required.

• Leverage business insights to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a strategic mindset for long‑term opportunities and risks.
• Display emotional intelligence and manage interpersonal dynamics.
• Build high‑performing teams and use motivation and discipline to maximize results.
• Drive team accountability, prioritizing and delegating work effectively.
• Coach and develop others, providing feedback and development guidance.

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience on $100+ million healthcare, institutional, or advanced electronics projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to participate in sales processes, interviews, and presentations.
• Team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Procore.
• Construction‑document and drawing literacy, with knowledge of all construction phases.
• Experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Deep knowledge and enforcement of construction safety processes.
• Ability to create a safety‑first culture.
• Experience supervising a project team.
• Knowledge of labor relations.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.

Competitive health and welfare benefits, generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan, and extensive training opportunities through Gilbane University.

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.

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