General Superintendent
$158,200–$222,750 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Direct trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high-quality work meeting the approved project schedule while managing the general conditions budget. Develop work plans for field changes, verify permits, and act as the primary safety representative enforcing compliance across all trades. Coordinate daily project meetings, lead contractor huddles, and manage jobsite logistics including material and crew needs. Create and update the project schedule with contingency plans, maintain daily reports, and train direct reports on construction knowledge and business acumen. Resolve jurisdictional disputes and collaborate with business development to align project performance with sales strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 10-15 years of experience on $30-$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
- 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 trades people work with an incident and injury free attitude
- Must have experience supervising a project team
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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