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 Preconstruction Executive to lead preconstruction and design phase services and manages preconstruction team for multiple projects, all projects within a Business Unit (BU), or on a single large complex project.

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.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 9-12 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
• 5-7 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry
• Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.)
• Design phase/design-build management experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, local market, and economic conditions
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi-disciplined team in achieving project goals
• Proven record of delivering results in a complex business
  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 Connecticut this ranges from $145,000-180,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
  Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/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

PURCHASING SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals
• Manages multiple projects for the bid process from project kickoff to award including system set-up, bid package strategy, Project Manual creation, bid list management, draft, and review the bid package scope of work bid meetings, bid leveling, and recommendation to award
• Manages multiple projects for the contract process including preparing and entering contracts and procurement change orders, expediting negotiation of contract terms, and ensuring contract compliance
• Identifies and monitors current market conditions, Trade Contractors, trends, and costs
• Identifies opportunities and assists in the creation of strategy for the Diverse Owned Small Business (DOSB) utilization through the preconstruction process
• Develops relationships with Trade Contractors, Vendors, and Jobsite Personnel; manages established relationships across multiple projects while supporting internal and external customers
• Leads estimating team, purchasing team, and operations teams to ensure Gilbane provides estimating and purchasing resources to each project to efficiently develop estimates, conduct value management, coordination reviews, GMP development
  Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Divisional and Business Unit leadership on strategic plans and risk identification/mitigation
• 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
• Actively builds the fee pro and RFP responses on pursuits
• Leads pursuits and network opportunities as a doer-seller
• Coaches operations staff, as needed, on Gilbane preconstruction and procurement practices to drive consistent processes
• Collaborates with Economic Inclusion and Purchasing to expand our Diverse-Owned and Small Business (DOSB) partnerships within the Business Unit
• 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
• 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