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General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company

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BUFFALO, NY
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Job overview

Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee field operations on a large project and lead a team of superintendents. The role is based on the job site every day and includes coordinating trade contractors, promoting safety standards, and participating in daily project meetings. The superintendent manages schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction while supporting the project team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Field Operations ManagementTrade Contractor CoordinationBudget ManagementWork PlanningContract Document InterpretationConstruction PermittingSafety ComplianceQuality Control

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

General SuperintendentJob LocationsUS-NY-BuffaloRequisition ID2026-12642CategorySuperintendentOverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to be responsible for the overall field on a large project, leading a team of superintendents to ensure that company policies and procedures are met in regard to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction. 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 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 throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, General Superintendent's work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Mangers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will promote Gilbane's industry-recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.Responsibilities * Ensure that the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane's trade contractors and their sub-contractors turn out high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule * Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services * Develop, document and communicate the work plan regarding changes made in the field * Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to be able to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems before they arise * Obtain or verify that the subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes * Verify safety compliance with all trades; act as primary safety representative in the field and enforce quality control policies * Conduct maintenance and planning of "work-arounds," shutdowns and tie-ins * Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions etc. by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment * Lead c

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