Lead Superintendent

Lead Superintendent

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Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking a Lead Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a $5–$50 M project. 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 are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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 a “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 while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You identify 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 our award‑winning Gilbane University. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you can enroll in trainings to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team that provides new industry skills every day and will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters, demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Directs day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and 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 to proactively anticipate potential problems
• Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
• Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
• Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
• Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
• Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
• Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary
• Communicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractors
• Plans, 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
• Coordinates material orders and crew schedules with Site Services/Next 150
• Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
• Reviews and supports writing scopes of work and participates in buyout
• Assists in Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
• Leads stretch and flex, daily huddles, and pre‑task plan reviews
• Assists in general requirements financial forecasting
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies and performance metrics for assigned projects
• Builds client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment and motivates team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 7–12 years of experience leading a component of work or whole project for a value of $30 million or larger on 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 logistics and scheduling software
• Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Experience and proficiency in most 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 and injury‑free attitude

Salary & Benefits

Salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience of the applicant, and internal equity. For Chicago, IL this ranges from $119,100 to $166,000 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers a competitive health and welfare benefits package, generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan, and a top training organization through Gilbane University. Qualified applicants must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Note to Recruiters

Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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