Senior General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company • City of Albany, NY

43d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Senior General Superintendent to be responsible for the overall field work on one of the company’s most sizable projects. This role involves leading a large team of superintendents, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures regarding safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Senior General Superintendent will be on the job site daily and play a key role on the project team. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with a long history of shaping communities and a commitment to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 15+ years of experience on a $100 million+ site/civil construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role is mandatory
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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 lead 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
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• Experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
• Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Must be experienced supervising and leading a larger project team
• Knowledge of labor relations

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors, to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Supervises and develops the project team
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and Next 150/Site Services
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Leads site walks with the owner, architect/engineer, and financial institutions to show construction progress
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Follows-up with the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to schedule and complete necessary inspections
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying 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
• Leads contractor meetings
• Accountable for review, completion, and accuracy of daily reports
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
• 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
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit (BU) leadership
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Manages Next 150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Mentors and develops junior project team members on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Actively engages or leads the Superintendent peer group
• Leads technical trainings for continued education
• Participates in business development, project pursuits, and preconstruction needs, including writing scopes of work and participating in buyout
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads or delegates stretch and flex, and daily huddle
• Leads and develops ground up construction with foundation experience
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Benefits

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills daily by working with experienced Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives
• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior