Gilbane

General Superintendent - K-12

LocationBoston, MA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$145,000-$199,000

About This Job


Overview:

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 our K-12 projects. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

This is a pipeline-building requisition, meaning there is no immediate job opening associated with it. Candidates sourced through this role will be considered for future opportunities within our organization.


Who are we?

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.


Who Are You?

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.


What’s in it for you?

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 Mangers 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
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:


EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
10-15 years of experience on $50-$100+ million 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 Boston, MA this ranges from $145,000.00 - $199,000.00 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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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