Gilbane Building · 1 day ago
General Superintendent - Data Center
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expGilbane Building is a Top-10 ENR Contractor committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. They are seeking a General Superintendent - Data Center to manage all field operations on a $100M or more data center project, ensuring high-quality work and safety compliance while leading a team of contractors and subcontractors.
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Hiring Manager
Danielle Senechal
Responsibilities
Directs the day-to-day coordination of Gilbane’s trade contractors and their sub-contractors to ensure high-quality work that meets the approved project schedule
Manages the project budget for general conditions and site services
Develops, documents, and communicates the work plan regarding changes made in the field
Maintains a thorough understanding of contract documents in order to proactively anticipate potential problems
Obtains or verifies that subcontractors obtain all necessary permits for construction purposes
Acts as primary safety representative in the field and enforces 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
Establishes credibility among owners, trade contractors, unions, and other project partners by maintaining a fair and trustworthy environment
Resolves jurisdictional disputes with support from the Sr General Superintendent or Construction Executive
Leads contractor meetings on a regular basis
Maintains daily reports and documentation using software tools
Creates, manages, and updates the project schedule, creating and implementing contingency plans when necessary
Communicates schedule status, updates, and changes to project team and trade contractors
Plans, 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
Manages Next150/Site Services material and crew needs
Trains direct report Field Engineers and Superintendents on project needs, construction knowledge, and business acumen
Assists in development, preplanning, and preconstruction/construction to write scopes of work and participate in buyout
Administers Time and Materials (T&M) tracking
Leads stretch and flex, daily huddle, and pre-task plans
Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market
Collaborates 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 Choice”
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
Qualification
Required
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
Hyperscale Data Center experience is required
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
Benefits
Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Gilbane University
Company
Gilbane Building
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
Amazon
2022-12-19Debt Financing· $16M
Leadership Team
Heidi DeBenedetti
Chief Operating Officer
John Bonney
Vice President
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