Electrical General Superintendent

Overview

Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to independently manage all field operations on a project up to $100M. This position requires daily presence on the job site and plays 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, shaping communities since 1870. We are known for delivering projects safely and on‑time, and we build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, and sports arenas.

Who Are You?

You are a coach and leader who uses an inclusive, empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance, determine priorities, delegate work, and communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness, praise successes, and share lessons learned. You build high‑performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talent, maximizing impact on the organization and individuals.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities throughout your career, including enrollment in Gilbane University programs. You will work under experienced senior leaders and gain daily opportunities to learn new industry skills. You promote Gilbane’s safety standards, coordinate trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct day‑to‑day coordination of trade contractors and subcontractors to ensure high‑quality work that meets the approved project schedule.
• Manage the project budget for general conditions and site services.
• Develop, document, and communicate work plans and changes made in the field.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents to anticipate potential problems proactively.
• Obtain or verify that subcontractors receive all necessary permits for construction purposes.
• Act as the primary safety representative in the field and enforce safety compliance with all trades.
• Develop safety strategies and drive safety culture across all project personnel.
• Conduct maintenance and planning of “workarounds,” shutdowns, and tie‑ins.
• Establish credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment.
• Resolve jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive.
• Lead contractor meetings on a regular basis.
• Maintain daily reports and documentation using software tools.
• Create, manage, and update the project schedule, implementing contingency plans when necessary.
• Communicate schedule status, updates, and changes to the project team and trade contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage jobsite logistics.
• Develop the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversee the plan, and implement necessary changes.
• Manage Next150/Site Services material and crew needs.
• Train direct‑report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen.
• Assist in development, pre‑planning, and preconstruction/​construction for scopes of work and buyout participation.
• Administer Time and Materials (T&M) tracking.
• Lead stretch and flex, daily huddles, and pre‑task plans.
• Engage in the community, fostering relationships in the local market.
• Collab​orate closely with business development to align sales strategies and performance metrics, strengthening client, partner, and industry relationships.
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and daily tasks.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aide 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.
• 10–15 years of experience on $30–$100 million commercial/industrial construction projects, or multiple projects in a lead superintendent role over electrical.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification.
• 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 and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to participate in the sales process, interviews, and presentations.
• Team‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard construction software tools.
• Construction‑document and drawing literacy, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Experience and proficiency across all divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost control.
• Familiarity with the Pull Planning Process.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety processes and the ability to enforce the project safety plan.
• Create an environment where “safety first” is the culture and all tradespeople work with an incident‑ and injury‑free attitude.
• Experience supervising a project team.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package, including competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. We invest in our employees’ education through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the industry. Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role are available upon request.