Electrical General Superintendent

About the role

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.

About 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
• Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship

What's in it for you

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills
• Work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site, providing opportunity to learn new industry skills every day
• Promote Gilbane's industry-recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings

Responsibilities

• Directs 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
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces 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
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and 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
• Manages Next150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Assists in development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plans
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables
• Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Experience & education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years of experience on $30-$100 million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role over electrical
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs
• Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, and presentations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools
• Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Must be able to create an environment where "safety first" is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Must have experience supervising a project team