OverviewDo 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 aProject Director - Data Centers to bethe head of all project activities, holding overall accountability for the successful, congruent delivery of the program, with the primary objective of ensuring the integration of all construction project partners, systems, business structures and practices, harnessing the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value for the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Monitors overall performance of project / account / client cradle to grave, in harmony with Operations Manager and or Market Leader
- Meets established Sales/Gross Profit goals for Project (s) / Account (s)
- Takes action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risks and project financial performance within Project (s) / Account (s)
- Develops, documents, and executes business strategy for Project (s) / Account (s)
- Leverages Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs, and processes per the Baseline
- Is an entrepreneur (business savvy), has / creates deep relationships and experiences to be the face of the market including the understanding of the local dynamics (business environment, politics, etc.)
- Acts as a rain maker and is responsible for identifying and securing new clients and driving client satisfaction
- Understands Competitive Intelligence and how to position Gilbane within Project (s) / Account (s)
- Leads and actively participates in pre/post award activities including go/no go, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, contract negotiations
- Monitors safety results on all projects and, in collaboration with Safety Director, implement corrective actions when needed
- Drives and leads Employee Engagement and Retention for Project (s) / Account (s)
- Modelsefforts for Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Belonging, Community Impact and Engagement, Community and embodiesGilbanes Core Values
- 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
- Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision
- Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelors or MastersDegree in Engineering or Construction Management
- LEED Accredited highly preferred
- Data Center expereince is highly preferred, but not required
- 25+ years building construction experience
- Previously sat at the top of an Integrated Project Delivery scheme
- Experience of working as Construction Manager at Risk & Design Build
- Experience of commercial construction and R&D projects
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Flawless knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery philosophy and method
- High levels of technical construction acumen
- Strong business acumen and decision-making skills
- Able to identify and adapt best leadership and communication style to achieve best results from diverse team with different levels of communication styles
- Able to articulate understanding of the broad impact of decisions within the project and effectively direct key stakeholders appropriately
- Able to model active listening skills and extract information
- Able to cultivate an environment of trust, hard work and teamwork
- Able to communicate as effectively in spontaneous or unrehearsed settings as in prepared ones
- Personal values align with Gilbanes core values: integrity, tough mindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, entrepreneurship
- Passionate about a collaborative culture
- Passionate about safety
This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location where Gilbane has an office. 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 Virginia, this position offers a salary range of $258,880.00 - $355,960.00, 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.
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