General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company•Chicago, IL

21d•$150,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an experienced Healthcare General Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a multimillion-dollar healthcare project. The position is based on the job site every day and is a key role on the project team, with potential future opportunities in healthcare or other sectors. The General Superintendent coordinates trade contractors, promotes safety, oversees project scheduling and logistics, manages direct reports, and works with project and business development teams. The role works under the direction of experienced Senior General Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives. Gilbane provides career development and training through Gilbane University.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship program, a college degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant construction experience.
10–15 years of experience on $50 million–$100+ million commercial or industrial construction projects, or multiple projects, in a lead superintendent role.
Leadership experience on at least one healthcare project valued at $100 million or more.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
STS-C certification.
First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training.
Strong technical and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
Ability to participate in sales processes, interviews, and presentations.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other industry-standard construction software tools.
Construction-document and drawing literacy, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
Experience and proficiency across all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
Strong knowledge of and appreciation for construction safety processes, and ability to enforce the project safety plan.
Ability to establish a safety-first culture and promote an incident- and injury-free mindset among tradespeople.
Experience supervising a project team.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day coordination of Gilbane trade contractors and their subcontractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
Develop, document, and communicate work plans for changes made in the field.
Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to anticipate potential problems.
Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary construction permits.
Act as the primary field safety representative and enforce safety compliance among all trades.
Develop safety strategies and promote a safety culture across project personnel.
Plan and coordinate workarounds, shutdowns, and tie-ins.
Build credibility with owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Senior General Superintendent or Construction Executive.
Lead contractor meetings regularly.
Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
Create, manage, and update the project schedule; develop and implement contingency plans when needed.
Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics.
Develop the Quality in Construction plan with the Operations Excellence team, oversee it, and implement necessary changes.
Manage Next150/Site Services material and crew needs.
Train direct-report Field Engineers and Superintendents in project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
Assist with development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction, including writing scopes of work and participating in buyout.
Administer Time and Materials tracking.
Lead stretch and flex sessions, daily huddles, and pre-task plans.
Engage with the community and build relationships in the local market.
Collaborate with business development to integrate project work with sales strategies, performance metrics, pursuits, and client deliverables; participate in strengthening client, partner, and industry relationships.
Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily tasks.
Manage direct reports’ workload and performance in alignment with company standards.
Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
Help communicate company and department strategy to direct reports.
Assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions when required.