About this opportunity
Gilbane Building lists this Senior General Superintendent opportunity in los angeles, California. 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 opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior General Superintendent to be responsible for managing all field operations on one or more large projects. 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. 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 & 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, & 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 to coordinate trades, plan ahead, and proactively anticipate potential problems
Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
Follows‑up with the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to schedule & complete necessary inspections
Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance & verifying safety compliance with all trades
Develops safety strategies & drives safety culture across all project personnel
Conducts maintenance & planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns & tie‑ins
Leads contractor meetings
Accountable for review, completion, & accuracy of daily reports
Communicates schedule status, updates, & changes to project team & trade contractors
Coordinates & manages jobsite logistics
Develops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan & implements necessary changes
Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit (BU) leadership
Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, & other project partners by maintaining a fair & trustworthy environment
Manages Next 150/Site Services material & crew needs
Mentors & develops junior project team members on project needs, construction knowledge, & business acumen
Actively engages or leads the Superintendent peer group
Leads technical trainings for continued education
Participates in business development, project pursuits, and preconstruction needs, including writing scopes of work & participating in buyout
Administers Time & Materials (T&M) tracking
Leads or delegates stretch & flex, and daily huddle
Leads & develops ground up construction with foundation experience
Engages in the community, growing & fostering relationships in the local market
Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans & account plans. Optimizes profit levers & gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, & industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice
Responsible for the career development & coaching of team members
Fosters a positive & inclusive work environment to motivate & engage team members
Interprets & translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
15+ years of experience on $50 million‑$100+ million education/healthcare/public/commercial 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 & communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent problem‑solving skills & ability to adapt to changing needs
Ability to participate in sales process, interviews, & presentations
Ability to lead in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office & other industry standard construction software tools
Construction‑document & drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction
Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
Experience & proficiency in all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, & cost control
Strong knowledge & appreciation of construction safety processes & 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 & injury free attitude
Must be experienced supervising & leading a larger project team
Knowledge of labor relations
Compensation & Benefits
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 Los Angeles, CA this ranges from $170,000.00 – $250,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health 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.
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. A physical demands and working conditions summary is available. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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