General Superintendent

About the role

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on our K-12 projects. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

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
• Solves 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 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years of experience on $50-$100+ million K-12 construction projects
• 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
• Experience supervising a project team

Pay

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Boston, MA this ranges from $145,000.00 - $185,100.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Schedule

Not specified