Deputy Project Director
About The Position
Gilbane Building is seeking an executive-level construction professional to serve as Deputy Project Director on Bold. Forward. Unbound in Rochester, a highly complex, multi-billion-dollar program for Mayo Clinic. This senior operational leadership position provides leadership across the program, working closely with the Senior Project Director and directing and overseeing Project Executives and other senior project leaders. The role requires executive presence, operational expertise, business acumen, and strong client leadership, with the ability to drive complex execution and represent the project team in high-level client and executive discussions. The role requires onsite presence five days per week. Relocation is preferred, though travel arrangements may be considered for an exceptional candidate. The Deputy Project Director supports program strategy and execution, risk management, financial performance, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction. The position also contributes to project governance, staffing, succession planning, coaching, and development, while reinforcing a collaborative culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. Gilbane describes itself as a family-owned Top-10 ENR Contractor with 45 offices, operating since 1870. It offers training through Gilbane University and an experienced team environment. The company provides competitive health and welfare benefits and a profit-sharing/401(k) plan. Qualified applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Requirements
- Significant leadership experience on large, complex construction programs, mega projects, or major project portfolios.
- Demonstrated experience operating above the traditional Project Executive level, with responsibility for multiple senior project leaders and major areas of project performance.
- Strong understanding of project financials, risk management, contracts, scheduling, safety, quality, staffing, and operational execution.
- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, including the credibility to engage senior client and executive stakeholders.
- Ability to operate effectively in a demanding, highly visible environment.
- Ability to quickly assess complex situations, make sound decisions, and bring forward solutions.
- Strong track record of developing senior leaders and building high-performing project teams.
- Willingness and ability to work onsite five days per week.
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test if offered a position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with projects or portfolios in the $300M+ range is strongly preferred.
- Experience leading significant business operations or project portfolios in the $50M-$100M+ range may be considered when combined with appropriate leadership experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent education and experience may also qualify.
- Relocation is preferred, although travel arrangements may be considered for an exceptional candidate.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior leader responsible for successful execution of a complex, multi-billion-dollar construction program.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Project Executives and other senior project team members.
- Partner with the Senior Project Director to drive program strategy, execution, risk management, financial performance, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Provide senior operational leadership by identifying challenges, removing roadblocks, and resolving critical issues.
- Represent Gilbane credibly and confidently in high-visibility settings and build credibility with senior client leadership.
- Build and maintain relationships with the owner, design partners, trade partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor overall project performance and anticipate risks affecting cost, schedule, quality, safety, or client expectations.
- Drive accountability across project leadership while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Ensure project governance, operational controls, and risk mitigation strategies are consistently implemented.
- Support strategic staffing, succession planning, coaching, and development across the program.
- Reinforce a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
- Protect and promote the interests of Gilbane and the client.
Benefits
- Competitive health and welfare benefits.
- Generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan.
- Training opportunities through Gilbane University, including leadership and technical skills development.
- Opportunity to work with an experienced team and develop industry skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
