General Superintendent - Data Center
Gilbane Building · Columbus, OH · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$30–$100/hrFull-time
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
- 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+ commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
- Hyperscale Data Center experience is required
- 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