General Superintendent - Advanced Manufacturing - Gilbane Building Company

The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall field on a large program consisting of multiple concurrent projects, leading a team of superintendents to ensure that company policies and procedures and client goals are met in regard to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure that the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Oversight and accountability for robust quality control and quality assurance program
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services
• Oversee Long Lead Equipment & Materials program
• Develop, document and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to be able to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise
• Obtain or verify that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Verify safety compliance with all trades; act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce quality control policies
• Conduct maintenance and planning of “work-arounds,” shutdowns and tie-ins
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Oversee daily reports and documentation using Procore
• Create, manage and update the project schedule, create and implement contingency plans when necessary
• Communicate schedule status, updates and changes to Project Team and Trade Contractors
• Plan, coordinate and manage jobsite logistics
• Manage team of superintendents executing multiple projects on campus
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes
• Aid in the development of project team
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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

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years experience on a $15-50+ million commercial/industrial construction project or multiple projects in a superintendent role
• 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 work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore
• Must be 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
• 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 California, this ranges from $151,300 to $208,000 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.