Project Executive

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 Project Executive 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. About the Company 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 you are 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 and 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, Tough-mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. Responsibilities Assume overall accountability for jobsite safety Assume overall accountability for meeting contract requirements Verify the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements and potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviations Ensure the team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents Ensure a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents Provide leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintain a positive work environment Direct and supervise work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc. Assume overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process at project level Negotiate all aspects of contracts, lead implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders Assume overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds Coordinate all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; review and approve all deliverables to Owner and design team Assume overall accountability and lead the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project schedule Develop a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy Partner with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimize profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Lead 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 Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members Interpret and translate the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management Industrial experience strongly preferred Education experience nice to have 10-15 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 & Benefits 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. For Chicago, IL, this ranges from $190,000 - $210,000 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401(k) 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. Equal Opportunity Gilbane is an affirmative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr