On‑Site Construction Leader

Gilbane Building Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Akron, OH is seeking a General Superintendent to independently manage field operations on projects up to $100M. This role is on-site daily and involves directing trade coordination, budget control, and safety leadership across the project team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, 10–15 years of experience on large commercial/industrial projects, and OSHA 30/STSC certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• OSHA 30-hour certification and STS-C certification.
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed training.
• Experience supervising a project team on large projects.

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 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

Technical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Sales process involvement

Team leadership

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 30-hour

STS-C Certification

First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software tools

Job description

Gilbane Building Company in Akron, OH is seeking a General Superintendent to independently manage field operations on projects up to $100M. This role is on-site daily and involves directing trade coordination, budget control, and safety leadership across the project team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, 10–15 years of experience on large commercial/industrial projects, and OSHA 30/STSC certifications.