General Superintendent - Hospitality/Hotel
Company : Gilbane
Location : Orlando, FL, 32801
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
Are you a seasoned construction professional with a strong background in hospitality or hotel projects? Gilbane is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations on high-profile construction projects valued up to $100M. This is a highly rewarding opportunity offering significant career growth. We're specifically looking for candidates who have served as the lead Superintendent on hotel and/or hospitality builds and are ready to take ownership of daily on-site operations while playing a pivotal 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 throughout their career. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, General Superintendent’s work under the direction of experienced Sr. General Superintendents, Project Mangers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will promote Gilbane’s industry-recognized safety standards, coordinate the work of trade contractors, and participate in daily project meetings.
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
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- 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
- 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 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
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. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.
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Frequently asked questions
Orlando's booming hospitality sector creates a high demand for experienced General Superintendents. With many hotel projects underway, competition is strong. Candidates with proven leadership in large-scale builds and certifications like OSHA 30 stand out in this vibrant construction landscape.
Success in Orlando's hospitality construction demands inclusive leadership, adaptability to fast-paced timelines, and deep collaboration with diverse trade teams. Emphasizing safety culture and strategic problem-solving ensures smooth on-site operations amid high-profile hotel developments.
Certifications such as OSHA 30-hour, STS-C, and first aid credentials are highly regarded for Orlando hospitality superintendents. These validate a candidate's commitment to safety and preparedness, crucial in managing complex hotel projects within Florida's regulatory environment.
Hospitality projects require heightened attention to detail in guest experience areas, stricter timelines, and coordination with specialized subcontractors. General Superintendents juggle quality control, safety enforcement, and logistics uniquely tailored to hotel environments, affecting their daily priorities.
Professionals often advance from field engineering to lead superintendent roles managing multi-million-dollar hotel projects. Success in Orlando can lead to senior superintendent or project executive positions, especially within firms like Gilbane emphasizing leadership development and diverse project exposure.
Gilbane integrates extensive in-house training via Gilbane University and fosters a collaborative culture prioritizing safety and quality. Their family-owned ethos supports General Superintendents in Orlando with mentorship and strategic involvement beyond typical site supervision.
Gilbane offers structured mentorship under senior leaders, access to cutting-edge training, and opportunities to engage in sales and client relations. This holistic support empowers General Superintendents to refine technical skills while expanding leadership capacity within hospitality construction.
General Superintendents in Orlando typically earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on experience and project scale. Those managing large hotel developments with certifications often command salaries at the higher end, reflecting the sector's complexity and leadership demands.
Navigating strict safety protocols, coordinating multiple specialized subcontractors, and managing tight project schedules amid Florida’s weather variability are common challenges. Effective communication and proactive planning are key to overcoming these hurdles in hospitality settings.
Orlando’s thriving tourism industry fuels continuous hotel construction, increasing demand for skilled General Superintendents. Economic fluctuations and seasonal project peaks require leaders who adapt quickly to evolving workloads and maintain steady progress on multi-million-dollar developments.