Senior General Superintendent II Gilbane Building Company 401(k) United States, Ohio, Akron Sep 04, 2026 Senior General Superintendent II

Job Locations US-OH-Canton | US-OH-Akron Requisition

ID 2026-13319

Category Superintendent Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior General Superintendent II to be responsible for managing all field operations on one or more large projects. 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 you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't 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 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. What's 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. Responsibilities 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

Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice"

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 Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

15+ years of experience on $50 million -$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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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 For Ohio, this ranges from $170,000 - $215,000 plus benefits and retirement program. 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Note to

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