Preconstruction Executive

• Engages the market with architect and engineering firms to build long-lasting strategic relationships
• Participates in external networking and community events within the AEC community
• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• 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”
• Actively builds the fee pro and RFP responses on pursuits
• Collaborates with Economic Inclusion and Purchasing to expand our Diverse-Owned and Small Business (DOSB) partnerships within the Business Unit
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Leads pursuits and network opportunities as a doer-seller
• Coaches operations staff, as needed, on Gilbane preconstruction and procurement practices to drive consistent processes
• Coordinates with Divisional and Business Unit leadership on strategic plans and risk identification/mitigation

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.

• Exceptional presentation skills
• Proven record of delivering results in a complex business
• 5-7 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry
• Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.)
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently
• 9-12 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi-disciplined team in achieving project goals
• Design phase/design-build management experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, local market, and economic conditions

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!

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.

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.

The Preconstruction Executive plays a critical role within the business unit. By joining the company at this level, you have opportunity influence decision that are made, provide expertise as it relates to preconstruction, and you will work with a team of experienced professionals that will provide initial training and guidance, and long-term partnership. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. You will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.