General Superintendent

Gilbane Building; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking an experienced Healthcare General Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a multi-million dollar healthcare project and to lead a high-performing team on site in Chicago. This role focuses on safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and collaboration with owners, trade contractors, and project partners to deliver exceptional results.

You will drive safety culture, coordinate trade work, and implement contingency plans while mentoring field

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship program, college degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant construction experience.
• 10 - 15 years of experience on $50 million -$100+ million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• Leadership experience on at least one $100M+ healthcare project
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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
• 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”
• 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

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Trade apprenticeship

College degree or equivalent

Tools

STS-C Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed

OSHA 30-hour

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an experienced Healthcare General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on a multi million dollar healthcare project with future opportunities in healthcare or other sectors. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

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 training 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 Executive 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
• 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”
• 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

• Completion of a recognized trade apprenticeship program, college degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant construction experience.
• 10 - 15 years of experience on $50 million -$100+ million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role
• Leadership experience on at least one $100M+ healthcare project
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Chicago, this ranges from $150,000 - $210,000 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 Aff… 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.