Superintendent

Gilbane Building; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 83,200 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Profit sharing/401(k)

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Superintendent to independently supervise trade contractors on projects valued up to $30M. This on-site role drives safety, quality, and schedule, and interacts with owners and subcontractors daily.

The candidate will lead field teams, manage the project plan, enforce safety, coordinate materials and logistics, and mentor junior engineers across multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4-8 years of superintendent experience on large commercial/industrial projects.
• OSHA 30-hour certified and safety training.
• STS-C Certification and first aid/CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day coordination of trade partners to meet project schedule.
• Maintains project schedule and communicates changes to team.
• Leads contractor meetings and supervises safety program.
• Oversees quality plan, inspections, and change management.
• Coordinates materials, crews, and jobsite logistics.
• Mentors junior field engineers and writes scopes of work.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

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

Scheduling software

Project management tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a

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, 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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions. 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. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade partners and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
• 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
• Participates in constructability review and identifies change impacts
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• 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
• Oversees project quality plan, completes inspections, and implements necessary changes
• Communicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crew
• Coaches and mentors less Field Engineers on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Understands scopes of work; assists in writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
• Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviews
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Experience/Education

Qualifications

• 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 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 trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
• Understanding of general requirements financial forecasting

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 Ohio this ranges from $83,200.00 - $115,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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