Construction Executive

Gilbane Building; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Detroit seeks a Construction Executive to lead field operations on a mega project or across a business unit, guiding safety, scheduling, trade coordination, and team development.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, manage conflicts, and deliver client expectations while fostering a culture of integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 20+ years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in field operations manager role or similar.
• Proven lead role on mega jobs.
• OSHA 30-hour certified; STS-C certification; First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Master Builder advising teams from pre-sell through closeout on field execution topics.
• Establishes and monitors reporting requirements and accountability metrics for safety and quality.
• Leads deployment of site services utilization across projects in the BU/Division.
• Spearheads staffing/resource management in coordination with Operations Manager.
• Supports business development and client relationships as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site operations

Project management

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Construction Executive to be responsible for managing field operations on a single mega job, or all jobs in a Business Unit (BU).

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

• Serves as the “Master Builder” in the Business Unit (BU)/Division, advising teams from pre‑sell through closeout on all topics related to field execution, including but not limited to site utilization, scheduling/phasing, trade contractor management, etc.
• Establishes and monitors reporting requirements and accountability metrics for jobsite safety and quality across the BU/Division
• Leads the deployment of site services utilization for all projects in the BU/Division in coordination with BU/Division leadership and Enterprise site services team
• Ensures continuity and consistency in process execution of field management, including Baseline and jobsite adherence
• Acts as Senior General Superintendent, when necessary, on troubled projects
• Participates in monthly Project Vitals / Project Financial Forecasts (PFF), Claims Assessments, and Health Assessments and takes immediate action(s) with project teams to keep projects on track without surprises
• Coordinates with Operations Manager related to staffing/resource management for field roles
• Engages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market with subcontractors, unions, trade training programs, etc.
• Supports the success of superintendent and self‑perform site services staff through recruiting, training, mentoring/coaching, career development, and related activities
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes with Operations Manager
• Supports BU/Divisional preconstruction and job pursuit efforts via planning reviews, logistical reviews, scheduling, staffing, General Requirements, and Next 150/Site Services needs
• Has “dotted line” oversight of all superintendents within the BU/Division, providing input on staffing, performance, and career development
• Supports business development and client relationships as needed
• Participates in National Superintendent Peer Group and spearheads enterprise initiatives
• 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 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
• Provide cross business‑unit support by traveling to other Gilbane BU locations across the division as needed

Experience/Education

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 20+ years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in field operations manager role or similar
• Proven experience in the lead role on mega jobs
• OSHA 30‑hour certified
• STS‑C Certification
• First Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed Training
• 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
• Ability to participate in sales process, interviews and must have strong presentation skills
• Ability to coach and lead Superintendents from preconstruction phase (presentation) through construction (execution)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools,
• Familiarity with Pull Planning Process
• Ability to work in tandem with BU Safety Director to achieve BU safety goals and establish a “safety first” culture

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.

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 Aff… 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.