Project Director

Gilbane Building Company • Raleigh, NC

3d

About The Position

The Project Director provides overall leadership for a large project near Raleigh, North Carolina, serving as the campus construction and management lead. The role is accountable for financial performance, client management, risk management, and successful project outcomes. The Project Director monitors project, account, and client performance from start to finish, develops and executes business strategy, builds client and industry relationships, and identifies opportunities to secure new clients and grow the business.

The position leads and participates in pre- and post-award activities, monitors project safety and financial performance, supports employee engagement and retention, and develops employees through a team of managers. It also connects executive leadership with operational teams, advances the organization’s long-term strategic vision, and provides strategic recommendations to executive leadership. The role calls for an inclusive, empathetic leader with strong construction and business acumen who can foster high-performing teams and represent Gilbane and its clients effectively.

Gilbane describes itself as a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with 45 offices, operating since 1870. Employees have access to training through Gilbane University and an experienced team. The company offers competitive health and welfare benefits and a profit-sharing/401(k) plan. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 25 or more years of building construction experience.
• Previously held the top role in an Integrated Project Delivery scheme.
• Experience working as a Construction Manager at Risk and in Design Build.
• Experience with commercial construction and R&D projects.
• Flawless knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery philosophy and methods.
• High level of technical construction acumen.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt leadership and communication styles to achieve results with diverse teams and different communication styles.
• Ability to articulate the broad impact of project decisions and effectively direct key stakeholders.
• Ability to model active listening and extract information.
• Ability to cultivate trust, hard work, and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spontaneous or unrehearsed settings as well as prepared ones.
• Personal values aligned with Gilbane’s values: integrity, toughmindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, and entrepreneurship.
• Passion for a collaborative culture and safety.

Nice To Haves

• LEED accreditation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor overall project, account, and client performance from start to finish in coordination with the Operations Manager and/or Market Leader.
• Meet established sales and gross-profit goals for projects and accounts.
• Take action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, and risks, and protect project and account financial performance.
• Develop, document, and execute business strategies for projects and accounts.
• Leverage Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs, and processes in accordance with the Baseline.
• Build deep relationships and understand local business dynamics, including the business environment and politics, while representing the market.
• Identify and secure new clients and drive client satisfaction.
• Understand competitive intelligence and position Gilbane effectively on projects and accounts.
• Lead and participate in pre- and post-award activities, including go/no-go decisions, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro reviews, contract reviews, estimate/GMP reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor safety results across projects and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Safety Director when needed.
• Lead employee engagement and retention for projects and accounts.
• Model and support Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Belonging, community impact and engagement, and Gilbane’s core values.
• Partner with business development to integrate sales strategies, client capture plans, and account plans; optimize profit levers and gross-profit margin tactics to meet performance targets on new sales.
• Lead opportunities that strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships and help position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice.
• Develop and coach employees through a team of managers.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that motivates and engages team members.
• Drive the organization’s long-term strategic vision, connect executive leadership and operational teams, and align departmental goals with the overarching vision.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support informed decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan.
• Training opportunities through Gilbane University to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive