General Superintendent

Gilbane Building · Newark, NJ · Yesterday

On-siteManagement$30–$100/hrFull-time

About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to independently manage 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. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more.

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

Who You Are

You are a coach and leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel, determine priorities, delegate work, and communicate progress effectively. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness while building high-performing teams through motivation and discipline. You leverage business insights and deploy a strategic mindset to address long-term opportunities and risks. Your core values align with Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

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 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, implementing contingency plans when necessary
Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to the 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 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
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Requirements

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
OSHA 30-hour certified
STS-C Certification
First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

Strong technical and communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing needs
Ability to participate in the 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 and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
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 work with an incident and injury-free attitude
Experience supervising a project team

Benefits

Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry
Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Opportunity to work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives