Construction General Superintendent
Job Description Job Description Introduction: We are hiring a skilled general superintendent who will have the responsibility of facilitating the construction of 30-50 million dollars annually of hard-bid municipal construction projects. This role will be directly overseeing jobsite superintendents and foreman, and indirectly managing project engineers and all craft personnel. The general superintendent will provide leadership, guidance and support to superintendents while overseeing job schedules, manpower requirements, and heavy equipment utilization. Job Summary: Facilitate jobsite management by working with project managers, superintendents and foreman for on-site construction. Direct superintendents in planning, coordination and execution of work to be on time and within budget while maintaining a safe workplace and promoting client relationships. Primary Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for jobsite superintendents for project-related conflict resolution—if a project manager and jobsite superintendent cannot handle an issue alone due to size, scale or complexity, this role will provide support in conflict resolution and training Manage our jobsite superintendents and Gallo craft and assist them in assigning manpower to each project and forecasting heavy equipment utilization Attend project turnover meetings with estimating team, project manager and superintendent to get high-level summary of work is associated with each project, specifically what work Gallo is self-performing vs what is being subcontracted. Conduct weekly meetings with our project superintendents to check on progress, including assisting in updating project schedules, work plans, job hazard analysis, means and methods. Identify any potential problems with work plans, means and methods and work with our project managers and superintendents to mitigate it Implement and enforce standards of production for self-performed work to ensure field personnel are operating efficiently and track productivity as required for relaying feedback to the preconstruction team Host weekly meetings with Director of Construction, project managers and superintendents to discuss manpower, equipment needs, and overall trade coordination Responsible for overall safety and quality in our construction department. Work directly with our Director of Construction, project managers, and shop manager to ensure that our work force has the tools and equipment they need to safely complete quality work Coordinate work in the shop and work with Gallo shop manager to ensure tools and equipment are taken care of correctly and are in functioning condition when they arrive at the jobsite Other Responsibilities: Mentor superintendents, project engineers, and Gallo craft. Provide training as required to increase the competency of our workforce. Work directly with our senior leadership team to provide annual performance reviews for our superintendents, foreman and craft workforce Collaborate with our senior leadership team to roll out new processes and procedures. Develop standard operating procedures and implement them for our superintendents to facilitate more effective construction management Interview, screen and hire top tier craft talent Relay all issues experienced in the field related to employee engagement to Director of Construction to ensure we are addressing problems as they arise to ensure we retain top tier craft talent Develop a competency chart for each Gallo tradesman to identify skills and abilities of each craft employee and to recognize areas in need of improvement Create and implement new policies related to jobsite safety Create and implement new policies related to quality control Takeover and cover jobsite superintendent responsibilities as required during superintendent transitions or where there is a temporary gap Job Qualifications : 10 years of experience in contract management for civil and building construction, including exposure to ground-up building construction, building renovations and retrofits, excavation, site work, utilities, and cast-in-place concrete 3-5 years of experience in leading a division or team of project managers Ability to travel within a 1.5 hour radius of Watervliet, NY as required for on-site meetings OSHA 30 Quality control and the ability to complete site visits to ensure that our work force is in compliance and operating safely Proficiency with Microsoft Project/Excel/Outlook, and other basic computer software Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to construction projects related to schools, pre-engineered metal buildings, water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, heavy concrete rehabilitation, and complex municipal infrastructure work. Background in standard operating procedure development and implementation Experience in completing complex, demanding infrastructure work with tough schedules and high-stakes. Projects requiring accelerated schedules, costly liquidated damages, unique and expensive rental equipment, bypass pumping, temporary shoring, delegated design, night work, deep foundations, geotechnical analysis, long lead times due to complicated process equipment, live facilities remaining in operation during construction, etc. Strong foundation in construction means and methods and developing work plans Compensation: Competitive salary Company profit sharing Health insurance Company vehicle or truck reimbursement Fuel reimbursement Phone reimbursement Up to 3 weeks of paid time off and 6 holidays 4% safe harbor 401k match Professional development opportunities Paid family leave Company Description About Gallo Construction With over 75 years of experience, Gallo Construction has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction industry throughout the Northeast. Renowned for our commitment to quality, safety, and on-time performance, we deliver a level of service that sets us apart from other firms. Our roots date back to the early 1920s as a window fabrication company. Over the decades, we evolved steadily—from custom homes and high-end carpentry in the mid-20th century to larger-scale private and municipal projects in the 1960s and 1970s. A pivotal rebranding in the 1980s marked our shift to a focus exclusively on commercial and municipal work, fueling our continued expansion through the 1990s and beyond. Today, Gallo Construction specializes in complex municipal buildings, educational facilities, and heavy civil infrastructure, including bridges, water and wastewater treatment plants, utilities, and pump stations. Our diverse portfolio and long-standing reputation are a testament to our enduring values and commitment to excellence. We’re proud of our legacy—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape our future. Company Description About Gallo Construction With over 75 years of experience, Gallo Construction has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction industry throughout the Northeast. Renowned for our commitment to quality, safety, and on-time performance, we deliver a level of service that sets us apart from other firms. Our roots date back to the early 1920s as a window fabrication company. Over the decades, we evolved steadily—from custom homes and high-end carpentry in the mid-20th century to larger-scale private and municipal projects in the 1960s and 1970s. A pivotal rebranding in the 1980s marked our shift to a focus exclusively on commercial and municipal work, fueling our continued expansion through the 1990s and beyond. Today, Gallo Construction specializes in complex municipal buildings, educational facilities, and heavy civil infrastructure, including bridges, water and wastewater treatment plants, utilities, and pump stations. Our diverse portfolio and long-standing reputation are a testament to our enduring values and commitment to excellence. We’re proud of our legacy—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape our future.
