General Superintendent

Gilbane Building; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building in Rhode Island seeks a General Superintendent to manage all field operations on a project up to $100M. This role is on the job site daily, reporting to Sr. General Superintendents and Project Managers.

You will lead trade coordination, safety, scheduling, and quality across the project team. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of lead superintendent experience on large commercial/industrial projects and holds OSHA 30-hour and STS-C certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 1015 years of experience on large commercial/industrial projects or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role.
• OSHA 30-hour certified.
• STS-C certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed training.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to meet the project schedule.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan for changes in the field.
• Maintain understanding of contract documents to anticipate problems.
• Obtain or verify permits for construction activities.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across project personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 30-hour certified

STS-C certification

First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on a project up to $100M. 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 trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, General Superintendents work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Managers 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

• Direct 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.
• 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 in order to proactively anticipate potential problems.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance with all trades.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel.
• Conduct maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns and tie‑ins.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate and manage jobsite logistics.
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversee the plan and implement necessary changes.
• Manage Next150/Site Services material and crew needs.
• Train direct‑report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge and business acumen.
• Assist in development, pre‑planning and pre‑construction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buy‑out.
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plans.
• Engage in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits and client deliverables. Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aid in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.

Experience / Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10–15 years of experience on $30–$100 million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role.
• 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 the 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 & Benefits

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 Rhode Island this ranges from $130,000–$160,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role.