Project Executive (Nationwide)

Gilbane Building Company•Boston, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking Project Executives for various locations nationwide. This role is for highly technical, strong communicators who desire to work in a team environment on complex projects. Candidates across the country who are open to relocation and travel as necessary are encouraged to apply. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organization that prioritizes employee development and offers substantial advancement projects. Gilbane is actively building its talent pool for future opportunities within the organization. The Project Executive is expected to lead a single large project team or multiple small project teams, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project(s). This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country and is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. The company offers opportunities to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more. Gilbane is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
10-15 years of experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical and communication skills are critical
Ability to work in a team environment
Leadership and management skills
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology, Life Science, K-12, Higher Education preferred
Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)

Responsibilities

Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviations
Ensures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environment
Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process at project level
Negotiates all aspects of contracts, leads implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
Coordinates all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; reviews and approves all deliverables to Owner and design team
Assumes overall accountability and leads the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project schedule
Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
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