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Dearborn, Michigan · USA job

General Superintendent

Gilbane Building Company

Dearborn, Michigan

Job description

Overview

As a General Superintendent on site, you drive field operations on projects up to $100M, coordinating trade contractors, safety, schedule, and quality. You will work closely with Sr. Superintendents and project leadership to implement plans and ensure on-time, safe delivery. You shape site execution, logistics, and team development while upholding Gilbane's safety culture and client relationships. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to grow through Gilbane University and cross-project learning. You will contribute to delivering meaningful facilities such as schools, labs, hospitals, and offices, aligning with the company's reputation for quality and safety.

Compensation / Benefits
  • competitive health and welfare benefits
  • profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Gilbane University training
  • leadership and technical skills development
  • multi-dimensional training opportunities
  • on-site career growth
Responsibilities
  • Direct field coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to meet schedule and quality targets
  • Manage general conditions budget and site services
  • Develop and communicate field work plans for changes
  • Maintain contract document understanding to anticipate issues
  • Obtain permits for construction as needed
  • Serve as primary safety representative and drive safety culture
  • Lead project meetings and manage daily reports
  • Create and update project schedules and contingency plans
  • Coordinate jobsite logistics and material needs
  • Develop and oversee QIC plan with Operations Excellence
  • Mentor Field Engineers and Superintendents
  • Support preconstruction, scopes of work, and buyout
  • Track Time and Materials (T&M)
  • Participate in client, partner, and industry relationship building
  • Ensure alignment with company strategies and performance metrics
  • Foster inclusive, high-performing teams
  • Assist with junior tasks when needed
Key requirements
  • Bachelor in Engineering or Construction Management
  • 10-15 years of experience on $50-$100 million projects or multi-project lead superintendent roles
  • OSHA 30-hour certified
  • STS-C Certification
  • First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed training
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • strong leadership and coaching abilities
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • problem-solving and adaptability
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • construction software tools
  • document and drawing literacy across all construction phases

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