Senior General Superintendent

Overview

The Senior General Superintendent I is responsible for the overall field work on one of the company’s most sizable projects, leading a large team of superintendents and ensuring that company policies and procedures are met in regard to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors, when required, to ensure they turn out 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 be able to coordinate trades, plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise
• Obtain or verify that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Monitor safety performance and 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
• Lead contractor meetings, oversee daily reports and document using Procore on a regular basis
• Communicate schedule status, updates and changes to Project Team and Trade Contractors
• Coordinate and manage jobsite logistics
• Oversee project quality plan and implement necessary changes.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes
• Establish credibility among Owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
• 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 
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Qualifications

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
• 15+ years of experience on a $50 million – $100+ 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
• Must possess the ability to participate in sales process, interviews and presentations.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore
• Construction-document and drawing literate, 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 ab