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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 Project Director - Data Centers to be the 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.
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.
Who are you?
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.
What’s in it for you?
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.
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)
Models efforts for Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Belonging, Community Impact and Engagement, Community and embodies Gilbane’s 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 Masters Degree 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 Gilbane’s 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.
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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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