General Superintendent Jobs in Ohio
General Superintendent jobs in Ohio are concentrated in commercial construction, industrial infrastructure, and public-works development, with demand at every level from assistant superintendent through senior project executive. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring centers, where large firms like Turner Construction, Messer Construction, and the Ruhlin Company maintain active Ohio operations and recruit general superintendents for healthcare, education, and heavy civil projects. Tenant improvement, ground-up commercial, and large-scale industrial expansion are the most in-demand specialties across the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 large healthcare 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
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- Experience leading the field on at least one $100M+ project ideally in healthcare
- 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 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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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in general superintendent jobs across Ohio.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach certification required or expected by Ohio employers
- Ten or more years of progressive field construction experience with at least five in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated experience managing ground-up commercial, industrial, or civil projects from foundation through closeout
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and enforce quality standards on site
- Strong subcontractor coordination and scheduling experience managing multiple concurrent Ohio trade crews
General Superintendent Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a general superintendent in Ohio?
Ohio does not issue a state license specifically for general superintendents, so the path runs through field experience and certifications rather than a state board. Most candidates begin as laborers, carpenters, or project engineers, then advance through foreman and superintendent roles over a decade or more. An OSHA 30-Hour Construction card is a near-universal expectation from Ohio employers, and a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field from an Ohio university strengthens a candidacy significantly.
How much do general superintendents make in Ohio?
General superintendents in Ohio earn a median of about $101,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,800 for the lowest 10% to over $161,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire general superintendents in Ohio?
Employers hiring general superintendents in Ohio right now include Gilbane, Turner Construction Company, and Suffolk Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's density of large healthcare systems, university campuses, and industrial manufacturers generates steady demand for experienced general superintendents with commercial and heavy civil backgrounds across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most general superintendent jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Canton consistently post the most general superintendent openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through rapid commercial and mixed-use development tied to its tech and healthcare sectors, Cleveland attracts industrial and infrastructure work along the Lake Erie corridor, and Cincinnati's strength in corporate headquarters and hospital expansion keeps demand steady in the southwestern corner of the state.
Are there remote general superintendent jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. General superintendent work is inherently on-site, requiring daily presence to direct crews, inspect work in place, and coordinate subcontractors. About 14% of general superintendent openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating support, or regional oversight roles rather than active site management.
How can I get hired as a general superintendent in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship through an Ohio-based trade union such as the Ohio Laborers or a regional carpenters council, which provides structured field training and connections to union contractors who hire into supervisory tracks. Large Ohio general contractors like Messer Construction and Kokosing run associate superintendent or project engineer programs that accept candidates with a construction management degree and limited field time. Building an OSHA 30-Hour credential before applying signals field readiness to Ohio employers screening entry-level superintendent candidates.
Where can I find and apply to general superintendent jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to general superintendent jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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