Senior On-Site MEP Lead: Construction & Safety

Gilbane Building; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 148,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior MEP Superintendent to manage field operations on large projects, guiding a diverse project team daily on-site and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will coordinate trade contractors, lead site walks with owners and engineers, and drive safety and process improvements to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of experience on $50 million–$100+ million commercial/industrial construction projects 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

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub‑contractors, to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• Supervises and develops the project team
• Manages the project budget for general conditions and Next 150/Site Services
• Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
• Leads site walks with the owner, architect/engineer, and financial institutions to show construction progress
• Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Follows‑up with the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to schedule and complete necessary inspections
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying 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
• Leads contractor meetings
• Accountable for review, completion, and accuracy of daily reports
• Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
• 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
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit (BU) leadership
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Manages Next 150/Site Services material and crew needs
• Mentors and develops junior project team members on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Actively engages or leads the Superintendent peer group
• Leads technical trainings for continued education
• Participates in business development, project pursuits, and preconstruction needs, including writing scopes of work and participating in buyout
• Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads or delegates stretch and flex, and daily huddle
• Leads and develops ground up construction with foundation experience
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
• Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help 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
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Skills

Strong technical and communication

Excellent organizational

Excellent problem-solving

Team leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Construction documents literacy

Pull Planning Process

Cost control & scheduling

Labor relations knowledge

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilbane Building Company in Baltimore, MD seeks a Senior MEP Superintendent to manage field operations on large projects, guiding a diverse project team daily on-site and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will coordinate trade contractors, lead site walks with owners and engineers, and drive safety and process improvements to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders, including