General Superintendent K-12

General Superintendent

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on K-12 construction projects. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

You are a coach / leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market / economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's : Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, General Superintendent's work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will promote Gilbane's industry-recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

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

Assists in development, preplanning, and preconstruction / construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout

Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking

Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plans

Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market

Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

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

May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leverage Business Insights Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.

Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.

Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.

Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.

Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.

Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

10-15 years of experience leading $50M-$100M+ K-12 construction projects

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

Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control

Familiarity with Pull Planning Process

Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan

Must be able to create an environment where "safety first" is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude

Must have experience supervising a project team

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Baltimore, MD this ranges from $129,900.00 - $178,600.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing / 401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.