Lead Construction Superintendent
Gilbane Building · Rochester, MN · Today
On-siteManagement$112k–$145k/yrFull-time
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