Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 83,200 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401(k) plan

Support for education through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Superintendent for their Syracuse, NY office to oversee $30M projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 4–8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, ensuring project quality and safety, and managing schedules. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $83,200 to $104,000, plus benefits and a retirement program. Join a reputable firm dedicated to inclusivity and excellence in construction management.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience on $15–$30 million commercial/industrial construction projects as a superintendent.
• Able to maintain understanding of contract documents to anticipate issues.
• Experience with managing project schedules and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of trade partners and subcontractors.
• Document and communicate work plan changes.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field.
• Lead contractor meetings and maintain daily reports.
• Oversee project quality and implement necessary changes.

Skills

Strong technical and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of construction software tools

Construction-document literate

Strong knowledge of construction safety processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

OSHA 30-hour certified

STS-C Certification

First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training

Tools

Construction scheduling software

Job description

Superintendent

Job Locations

• US-NY-Albany
• US-NY-Buffalo
• US-NY-Syracuse

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Superintendent to independently supervise an area of trade contractors with work valued up to $30M. 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. 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 the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you? You are someone who acts inclusively, shows empathy and treats others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and a “People First” workplace culture. You listen to understand, convey information clearly, solve problems, identify alternatives, adapt by collaborating with others, and support team members to achieve excellence. A self‑starter who shows passion, commitment, ownership, and drives results. You identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that add value.

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 multi‑dimensional training opportunities. While managing project responsibilities, you can enroll in trainings through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team, learn new industry skills daily, protect both Gilbane's and the client's interests, and demonstrate developing‑leader characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane's trade partners and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Develop, document, and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to proactively anticipate potential problems.
• Participate in constructability review and identify change impacts.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as primary safety representative in the field.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage job‑site logistics.
• Oversee project quality plan, complete inspections, and implement necessary changes.
• Communicate with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew.
• Coach and mentor less experienced Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Understand scopes of work; assist in writing scopes of work and participate in buy‑out.
• Assist in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre‑task plan reviews.
• Support a positive and inclusive work environment.
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions.

Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–8 years of experience on $15–$30 million or larger commercial/industrial construction projects in a 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 work in a team environment.
• Ability to collaborate on a daily basis with the project team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of a suite of construction software tools, including scheduling software.
• Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Experience and proficiency in multiple divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan.
• Ability to create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all tradespeople work with an incident‑free attitude.
• Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. For Albany, NY this ranges from $83,200 to $104,000 plus benefits and a retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package that includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. Employees receive support for education through Gilbane University. Qualified applicants must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

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.