Senior General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company•Raleigh, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Senior General Superintendent to lead field work on a large-scale project in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the company expands its portfolio throughout the Research Triangle. The role is based on the job site every day and is a key position on the project team. The Senior General Superintendent oversees a large team of superintendents and is accountable for ensuring company policies and procedures are met for safety, scheduling, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate is an inclusive and empathetic leader who coaches and develops others, sets priorities, delegates work, communicates progress, and builds high-performing teams. The role also requires business insight and strategic thinking to assess industry trends, local market and economic conditions, and future opportunities and risks. Gilbane offers training through Gilbane University and the opportunity to work with an experienced team. The position includes responsibility for protecting and promoting the interests of Gilbane and the client. Qualified applicants who receive an offer must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
15+ years of experience in a superintendent role on a $100+ million commercial or industrial construction project or multiple projects.
Strong technical and communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needs.
Ability to participate in the sales process, interviews, and presentations.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore.
Construction-document and drawing literacy, 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 and ability to enforce the project safety plan.
Ability to create a safety-first environment in which tradespeople work with an incident- and injury-free attitude.
Experience supervising a project team.
Knowledge of labor relations.
OSHA 30 certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience on a life science or manufacturing project is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate Gilbane’s trade contractors and their subcontractors, when required, 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 construction permits.
Monitor safety performance, verify safety compliance with all trades, act as the 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 regularly.
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, unions, and others by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.