Project Executive

Project ExecutiveThe Gilbane team in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Project Executive to join our family as we grow our business in healthcare construction in the River City radius!At Gilbane, our Project Executive will be 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.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.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.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 would 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.ResponsibilitiesAssumes overall accountability for jobsite safetyAssumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirementsVerifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviationsEnsures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documentsEnsures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documentsProvides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environmentDirects 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 levelNegotiates all aspects of contracts, leads implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase ordersAssumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bondsCoordinates all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; reviews and approves all deliverables to Owner and design teamAssumes overall accountability and leads the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project scheduleDevelops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategyResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goalsQualificationsEXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management10-15 years of experienceOr equivalent combination of education and experience (experience in healthcare industry is a plus!)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong technical and communication skills are criticalAbility to work in a team environmentLeadership and management skillsKnowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)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 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.Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.