General Superintendent

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
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• 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
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years of experience on $30-$100 million education/healthcare/public/commercial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• 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
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• 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