About this opportunity
Gilbane Building lists this General Superintendent opportunity in glastonbury, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? Gilbane is seeking Superintendents to independently manage all field operations on every job site, filling 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. Gilbane is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace; if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, you may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Who Are You?
You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance to help others excel. You determine priorities, delegate work, communicate progress, establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness, and celebrate successes while sharing lessons. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent, maximizing impact through motivation and discipline. You leverage business insight, understand industry trends and market conditions, and make critical decisions to create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset for long‑term opportunities and risks, and you align with Gilbane’s core values: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty and Entrepreneurship.
What’s in it for you?
Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training through our award‑winning Gilbane University, supporting leadership and technical skill development throughout your career. Working as a General Superintendent, you’ll collaborate with experienced Senior General Superintendents, Project Managers and Project Executives on each site, gaining exposure to new industry skills daily. You will promote Gilbane’s safety standards, coordinate trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.
Responsibilities
Directs the day‑to‑day coordination of Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub‑contractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule
Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
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
Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all trades
Develops safety strategies and drives safety culture across all project personnel
Conducts maintenance and planning of workarounds, shutdowns and tie‑ins
Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Senior General Superintendent or Construction Executive
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 the 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, overseeing the plan and implementing necessary changes
Manages Next150/Site Services material and crew needs
Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge and business acumen
Assists in development, pre‑planning, and pre‑construction to write scopes of work and participate in buy‑out
Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle and pre‑task plans
Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on assigned projects, pursuits and client deliverables, and actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures and completion of daily tasks
Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
5‑15 years of experience on $10‑$100 million commercial/industrial construction project(s) or multiple projects in a lead 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 participate in sales process, interviews and presentations
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools
Construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
Must have experience and proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling and cost control
Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
Must have strong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety plan
Must be able to create an environment where safety first is the culture and all trade people work with an incident and injury free attitude
Must have experience supervising a project team
Salary & Benefits
For Connecticut, salary ranges from $93,000.00 to $162,000.00 plus benefits and a retirement program. Gilbane also offers an excellent total compensation package that includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. The university’s training resources, safety‑centered culture and leadership opportunities are part of the offer. Qualified applicants must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
Gilbane is an Aff … (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).
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Worksite address
glastonbury, CT, 06033, US
Who can apply
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