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Lead Superintendent


Company : Gilbane Building


Location : Cleveland, Australia


Created : 2025-07-01


Job Type : Full Time


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Join to apply for the Lead Superintendent role at Gilbane BuildingContinue with Google Continue with Google2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Lead Superintendent role at Gilbane BuildingOverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking aOverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Lead Superintendent to be responsible for independently managing all field operations on projects up to $50M. 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbanes core value of Caring and People First workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. Youre a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. Youre someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.Your core values match Gilbanes: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.Whats 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.ResponsibilitiesDirects the day-to-day coordination of Gilbanes trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project scheduleDevelops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the fieldMaintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problemsObtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposesEstablishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environmentActs as primary safety representative in the field and enforces safety compliance with all tradesLeads contractor meetings on a regular basisMaintains daily reports and documentation using software toolsCreates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessaryCommunicates schedule status, updates and changes to project team and trade contractorsPlans, coordinates, and manages jobsite logisticsDevelops the Quality in Construction (QIC) plan in partnership with the Operations Excellence team, oversees the plan and implements necessary changesCommunicates with Site Services/Next 150 to order materials and schedule crewTrains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumenReviews and supports writing scopes of work and participates in buyoutAssists in Time and Materials (T&M) trackingLeads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plan reviewsAssists in general requirements financial forecastingCollaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the Builder of ChoiceTrains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasksManages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standardsFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersAids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reportsMay be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positionsExperience/EducationQualificationsBachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management7-12 years of experience leading a component of work or whole project for a value of $30 million or larger on commercial/industrial construction project(s) in a superintendent roleOSHA 30-hour certifiedSTS-C CertificationFirst Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed TrainingOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong technical and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing needsAbility to work in a team environmentAbility to collaborate on a daily basis with the project teamProficient in Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of suite of construction software tools, including logistics and scheduling softwareConstruction-document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of constructionExperience and proficiency in most divisions of work, methods, materials, scheduling, and cost controlStrong knowledge and appreciation of construction safety processes and ability to enforce the project safety planAbility to create an environment where safety first is the culture and all trades people work with an incident and injury free attitudeSalary 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.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.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.Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. 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