Lead Superintendent

About the Role

Gilbane is seeking a Lead Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a $5-$50M project. This role is crucial to the project team and requires daily presence on the job site.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high-quality work meeting the project schedule.
• Develop, document, and communicate work plans for field changes.
• Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents to proactively address potential issues.
• Obtain or verify subcontractors' necessary construction permits.
• Establish credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Act as primary safety representative, enforcing safety compliance with all trades.
• Lead regular contractor meetings.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update project schedules, implementing contingency plans as needed.
• Communicate schedule updates to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics.
• Develop and oversee the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team.
• Communicate with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew.
• Train Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Review and support writing scopes of work and participate in buyout.
• Assist in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviews.
• Assist in general requirements financial forecasting.
• Collaborate with business development to integrate sales strategies and strengthen client relationships.
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate team members.
• Aid in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7-12 years of experience leading a component of work or whole project valued at $30 million or larger on commercial/industrial construction projects in a 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.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate daily with the project team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction software tools, including logistics and scheduling software.
• Construction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Experience and proficiency in most divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan.
• Ability to create a "safety first" culture.

Pay

For Los Angeles, CA, the salary ranges from $132,100-$184,580 plus benefits and retirement program. Salary is determined based on geographic location, skills, education, experience, internal equity, and team alignment.

Benefits

Gilbane offers competitive health and welfare benefits, a generous profit-sharing/401k plan, and multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University.