Construction Executive - Traveler

Gilbane Building; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Executive - Traveler in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing field operations for advanced manufacturing projects, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have 20+ years of experience in the construction sector and strong leadership skills. This position supports both remote and on-site work, offering a competitive salary range of $176,000 to $266,200 plus benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

Multi-dimensional training opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior role.
• OSHA 30-hour certified.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Head field operations and oversee project execution.
• Manage and lead a large team of superintendents.
• Engage with community and conduct career development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

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Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Traveling Construction Executive for our Advanced Manufacturing, Science and Technology Division (AMS&T). This individual will be responsible for the overall field operations of the AMS&T projects portfolio, leading a large team of superintendents, and ensuring that company policies and procedures are met in regards to safety, scheduling, budget, quality and customer satisfaction.

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 head of field operations and “Master Builder” in the AMS&T Division, advising teams from pre-sell, preconstruction planning, and through closeout on all topics related to field execution, including but not limited to site utilization, construction logistics, sequencing/phasing, workforce, quality assurance and control, systems startup, etc.
• Enforces and monitors reporting requirements and accountability metrics for jobsite safety and quality
• Leads the deployment of site services in coordination with Enterprise site services team
• 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 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 field staff through recruiting, training, mentoring/coaching, career development, and related activities
• Resolves jurisdictional disputes
• Supports preconstruction and job pursuit efforts including site logistics planning, constructability reviews, scheduling development support, staffing requirements, and site general requirements
• Has oversight of all superintendents within the Division, providing input on staffing, performance, and career development
• Supports business development and client relationships as needed
• Participates in National Superintendent and Operations Managers Peer Group and spearheads enterprise initiatives
• 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
  
  

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 the lead construction manager or senior general superintendent role on large projects in the Life Sciences/Phama & Biotech or Advanced Elecronics sector
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• STS-C Certification (desired)
• 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 and Field Staff from preconstruction phase (presentation) through construction (execution)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools,
• Familiarity with Lean Construction and Pull Planning Process
• Ability to work in tandem with Safety Director to achieve Division safety goals and establish a “safety first” culture
  
  

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.

The pay ranges from $176,000-$266,200 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Management, and Business Development

• Industries

  Construction

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