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Senior General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company

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Compensation
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Location
Detroit, MI
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Gilbane is seeking Senior General Superintendents for locations nationwide and is building a talent pool for future opportunities. Candidates should be open to relocation and travel as necessary. The role directs trade contractors, develops project teams, manages general-conditions and site-services budgets, communicates field changes, and leads construction-progress walks with project stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inclusive LeadershipCoachingFeedback and GuidancePrioritizationDelegationCommunicationPerformance MeasurementTeam DevelopmentBusiness AcumenStrategic Thinking

Full job description

Senior General Superintendent Job Locations US-RI-Providence | US-CT-Glastonbury | US-FL-Boca Raton | US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Jacksonville | US-FL-Sarasota | US-FL-Tampa | US-GA-Atlanta | US-MD-Baltimore | US-MA-Boston | US-MI-Detroit | ... Requisition ID 2026-11926 Category Superintendent Overview Gilbane is seeking Senior General Superintendents for various locations nationwide. We are looking for candidates across the country who are open to relocation and travel as necessary. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organization that prioritizes employee development and offers substantial advancement projects. We are actively building our talent pool for future opportunities within our organization. If you are interested, please submit your application and if there is a fit we will contact you for an initial discussion. 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. 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 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 proact

How this job compares

Set against the 1,318 open Construction Superintendent jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$108–150K/yr402 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr107 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Construction Superintendent jobs in Michigan and 1,318 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Construction Superintendent postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (1,069 postings).
Education
45 of the 1,318 open Construction Superintendent jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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