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Sr Project Executive - Federal Construction (100% Travel)

$195k - $280k

Gilbane Federal

Overview Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Project Executive - Federal Construction to lead multiple project teams simultaneously, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. 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 will 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 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 and resolve potential claims and 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 maintain 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 on all projects Negotiate all aspects of contracts, lead 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 Manages the design phase of a GMP or design build project; leads and oversees the development of GMP/ lump sum submission Oversees schedule planning and execution of multiple projects; accountable for the management of schedule risks that lead to erosion and provides guidance in strategies and actions to prevent risk 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 Support recruiting and hiring process Participate in estimate reviews, support lump sum bidding efforts for specific projects, potentially lead pursuit with support from estimating department Perform constructability and design reviews for projects Perform risk assessment of project schedules and monthly status to help teams assess better path to finish with Trades and Client Participate in monthly operational support, operational excellence, safety and quality meetings to provide guidance and leadership Perform quarterly project reviews with help of Operational Excellence Participate in strategic planning sessions for Business Unit Function as a PX on at least (1) project Track REA and Claim progress on all projects within the Business Unit, providing support and guidance as necessary Track self-performance needs, strategies to supplement Trades that are underperforming Manage Builder's Risk events as they come up, specifically when project team is already stretched too thin Drive BIM/VDC coordination efforts for consistent approach Evaluate talent at all project titles and succession gaps Provide leadership and drive consistency with Quality Managers on all project sites Expected travel for weekly visits to projects sites to support challenges, specific tasks critical to success, and provide BU leadership with suggested path to resolution Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management 12-18 years of experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong technical and communication skills are critical Ability to work in a team environment Leadership and management skills Knowledge of industry standard software Microsoft Office (preferred) Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. The pay ranges from $195,000.00-$280,000.00 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 Affiantative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilbane Federal

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