
Senior General Superintendent
- Albany, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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 and complete necessary inspections
- Acts as primary safety representative in the field, monitoring safety performance and verifying 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
- Leads contractor meetings
- Accountable for review, completion, and accuracy of daily reports
- Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
- 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
- Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support of Business Unit (BU) leadership
- Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
- Manages Next 150/Site Services material and crew needs
- Mentors and develops junior project team members on project needs, construction knowledge, and 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 and participating in buyout
- Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
- Leads or delegates stretch and flex, and daily huddle
- Leads and develops ground up construction with foundation experience
- Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Interprets and 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
- Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
- Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
- Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
- Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
- Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
- Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 15+ years of experience on a $100 million+ Semiconductor/Healthcare/Labratory construction project or multiple 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
- 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 lead 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
- Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
- Experience and proficiency in all 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 trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
- Must be experienced supervising and leading a larger project team
- Knowledge of labor relations