Construction Account Manager

Fortive•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Gordian is looking for an Account Manager based in Southern United States (Dallas, TX) who demonstrates professionalism, construction knowledge and delivers results through their expertise while using Gordian’s extraordinary construction data and software. Primary responsibility for Gordian Account Managers is to provide support, training, for products and services centered around Job Order Contracting (JOC) for clients in a specific geographic area. JOCis a procurement method and construction process that helps federal, state and local governments, schools, hospitals, higher education institutions and others maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and increase construction quality. Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care. We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. Gordian is the world’s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian’s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Sightlines Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian’s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, or comparable work experience
5+ years of construction procurement, construction management, or general contracting related experience in both facilities and road construction preferred
Extensive knowledge and experience in commercial public construction operations, pricing and contracting, including scope development and estimating/price proposal development
High level analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage several projects in development and in the field simultaneously
Excellent customer service and communication skills, strong interpersonal and team building skills, flexibility, strategic thinking, problem solving skills, goal driven, client obsessed, ability to deliver results, meets client and corporate deadlines, time management skills, self-motivated, works well independently and in a group dynamic
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, ability to develop and generate custom tracking documents and reports
The ability to travel 20% within assigned geographic area

Nice To Haves

Background in construction documentation and administration preferred, but not required
Job Order Contracting or IDIQ experience is preferred, but not required, comprehensive understanding of various public procurement and project delivery methods and requirements

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain schedules of detailed activities to accomplish procurement objectives within a specified time period for clients
Implement and adhere to project procedures from project identification, assistance in overseeing the development and review of project scope of work, proposal review, ensuring contract compliance, through notice to proceed, and construction execution necessary to accomplish a specific objective for various Job Orders
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications, with a depth of knowledge in conducting a comprehensive price proposal review as well as create and review detailed construction line item proposals
Ability to train contractors in Gordian software, client procedure and assist in client contract bidding
Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and internal team members to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget