Lead Construction Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned Next 150 trades, scopes, and self-performed work to ensure safe, high-quality production in accordance with approved scope, schedule, and work plans
• Develops, documents, and communicates detailed work plans for assigned scopes and ensures that all field changes are properly reviewed, documented, safety planned, and authorized prior to execution
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents, specifications, and coordination requirements in order to plan work effectively and anticipate potential issues
• Obtains or verifies that all required permits, inspections, and compliance documentation are secured and maintained for assigned scopes
• Establishes and maintains credibility with Owners, Gilbane leadership, trade contractors, unions, and field personnel through fair, professional, and consistent leadership; verifies safety compliance for assigned trades and field activities, acts as the primary Next 150 safety representative for assigned scopes, and enforces applicable safety and quality control policies; leads contractor meetings related to assigned scopes and coordinates activities with project and field leadership
• Maintains accurate daily field reports, safety documentation, and records using required construction management systems
• Creates, manages, and updates scope-level schedules and implements contingency plans as necessary to maintain commitments; communicates schedule status, constraints, and changes to the General Superintendent, Project Team, and affected Trade Contractors
• Plans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logistics for assigned scopes, including access, material flow, temporary facilities, and sequencing
• Oversees quality execution for assigned scopes and implements corrective actions to maintain compliance with project and company standards
• Aids in resolving jurisdictional disputes and field-level conflicts within assigned scopes
• Tracks production, labor hours, and productivity metrics for assigned work and reports variances
• Executes self-perform operations, workforce planning, and quantification of labor, materials, and equipment needs for assigned scopes
• Supports forecasting and cost-of-work projections in coordination with the General Superintendent and Project Management
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 7-10 years of experience on $15 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a superintendent role
• Experience leading components and/or a whole project
• OSHA 30 hour certified or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary and Benefits

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For CT this ranges from $115,000 - 145,000 plus benefits and retirement program.