Pittsburgh, PA, US
1 day ago
Senior Project Executive
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Project Executive Job Locations US-PA-Pittsburgh Requisition ID 2025-10266 Category Project Management 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 Senior Project Executive to be a representative of the Company responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of complex construction projects; as well as mentoring multiple project teams. This role will require a mix of time on job sites, strategic buisness meetings and day-to-do operational management of the Pittsburgh business in collaboration with other senior leaders.

 

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 firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build labs, hospitals, corporate offices, mixed use, advanced manufactoring, sporting venues and more! We are dedicated to building an inclusive 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/expert builder who excels at developing and leading teams. 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 will 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 Assumes overall accountability for jobsite culture and safetyAssumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirementsVerifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements and resolve potential claims and deviationsEnsures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documentsEnsures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documentsProvides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintain a positive work environmentDirects 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 on all projectsNegotiate all aspects of contracts, lead implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase ordersAssumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bondsManages the design phase of a GMP or design build project; leads and oversees the development of GMP/ lump sum submissionOversees schedule planning and execution of multiple projects; accountable for the management of schedule risks that lead to erosion and provides guidance in strategies and actions to prevent risk Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategyResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets 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 Management15-20 years of experience in the lead role on projects valued at 100M or largerExperience in heathcare, life sciences, higher education, advanced manufacturing, or institutional markets preferredOr equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong technical and communication skills are criticalAbility to work in a team environmentLeadership and management skillsKnowledge 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.

 

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. 

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