General Constr Superintendent
Gilbane Building · Chicago, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteManagement$15–$50/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Ensures the day-to-day coordination of Next 150 field operations, trade contractors, and subcontractors results in safe, high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule and scope
- Leads, mentors, and manages Superintendents, Foremen, and field staff to deliver consistent, high-performing results in accordance with Next 150 and Gilbane standards
- Reviews and manages the General Conditions and Site Services budgets, ensuring alignment with project expectations and approved cost-of-work projections
- Develops, documents, and communicates approved work plans and ensures all changes in the field are properly reviewed, documented, safety planned, and authorized prior to execution
- Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents, specifications, and coordination requirements to plan work proactively and anticipate potential issues
- Obtains or verifies that all required permits, inspections, and compliance documentation are secured and maintained for assigned scopes
- Verifies safety compliance across all trades and field operations, acts as the primary Next 150 safety authority on the project, and enforces applicable OSHA, Gilbane, and Next 150 policies; reinforces the safety-first culture through field presence, training, and active engagement
- Enforces and audits quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure consistent workmanship and compliance with project requirements
- Plans and coordinates maintenance activities, work-arounds, shutdowns, and tie-ins to support safe, efficient, and high-quality execution
- Establishes and maintains credibility with Owners, Gilbane leadership, trade contractors, unions, and field personnel through fair, professional, and consistent leadership; interfaces with union leadership and assists in resolving jurisdictional disputes while maintaining positive labor relationships
- Led contractor meetings as required and oversees daily field reporting, safety documentation, and records using required construction management systems
- Creates, manages, and updates project schedules and implements contingency plans as necessary to maintain project milestones; communicates schedule status, updates, risks, and changes to the Project Team and Trade Contractors
- Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics, including access, material flow, temporary facilities, and operational sequencing; oversees the project quality plan and implements corrective actions as necessary to maintain compliance with Next 150 and project standards
- Executes and supports self-perform operations, workforce planning, and quantification of labor, materials, and equipment needs
- Forecasts labor and equipment requirements and supports cost-of-work projections in coordination with project leadership; collaborates with applicable teams to align labor, equipment, and material resources
- Recruits, develops, leads onboarding and performance management, and retains field talent across self-perform and site logistics functions
- Promotes a culture of learning, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; supports the development of project teams
- Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards; tracks production and productivity metrics to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 10-15 years of experience on a $15-50+ million commercial/ industrial construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role
- OSHA 30 hour certified or equivalent combination of education and experience