Construction Project Executive

Overview

Join the growing Gilbane leadership team in Charlotte, NC as we continue to grow our portfolio of work in the Queen City! 

The Construction Project Executive leads a single large project team or multiple small project teams, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project(s).

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
• 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

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.
• Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.
• Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.
• Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.
• Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress.  Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.
• Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities.  Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 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)

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.

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