Senior General Superintendent

About the role

We are seeking a Senior General Superintendent to be responsible for the overall field work on a large-scale multi-million-dollar project in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position will lead a large team of superintendents, ensuring company policies and procedures are met regarding safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role requires daily presence on the job site and plays 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 work on diverse projects including schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Supervise the construction of a large project or multiple projects.
• Supervise and develop the project team.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and anticipate potential problems.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Monitor safety performance and verify safety compliance with all trades; act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce quality control policies.
• Conduct maintenance and planning of “work-arounds,” shutdowns, and tie-ins.
• Lead contractor meetings, oversee daily reports, and document using Procore on a regular basis.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Coordinate and manage jobsite logistics.
• Oversee the project quality plan and implement necessary changes.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, and unions by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience on $100+ million commercial/industrial construction projects or multiple projects in a superintendent role (preference for experience on life science/manufacturing projects).
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Abilities

• 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 Procore.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes; 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.
• Knowledge of labor relations.
• OSHA 30 certified.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills.