Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane, a Top‑10 ENR Contractor and a family‑owned business with 45 offices since 1870, is seeking a 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.

Gilbane builds schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway.

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to anticipate potential problems
• Participate in constructability review and identify change impacts
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits
• Act as primary safety representative in the field
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, and implement contingency plans when necessary
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job‑site logistics
• Oversee project quality plan, complete inspections, and implement necessary changes
• Communicate with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
• Coach and mentor less senior Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Understands scopes of work; assist in writing scopes and participate in buy‑out
• Assist in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plan reviews
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4–8 years of experience on $15–$30 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role
• OSHA 30‑hour certification
• STS‑C certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 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 for financial forecasting

Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, and alignment with the team. For Minnesota, this ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. The company has 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.