Preconstruction Executive

Gilbane Building Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k profit-sharing plan

Training opportunities through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Preconstruction Executive in Houston, TX to lead preconstruction and design phase services for multiple projects. This role involves coaching teams, managing relationships with architects, and ensuring strategic integration.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with significant experience in construction management. Join a respected firm committed to excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of leading operations and teams in construction.
• 5-7 years in construction management or A/E industry.
• Experience with various project delivery types preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic plans and risk identification with leadership.
• Builds relationships with architects and engineers.
• Responsible for team career development and coaching.

Skills

Presentation skills

Industry knowledge

Project management

Leadership skills

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Preconstruction Executive

Job Locations: US-TX-Houston

Requisition ID: 2026-12676

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 Preconstruction Executive to lead preconstruction and design phase services and manages preconstruction team for multiple projects, all projects within a Business Unit (BU), or on a single large complex project.

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?

The Preconstruction Executive plays a critical role within the business unit. By joining the company at this level, you have opportunity influence decision that are made, provide expertise as it relates to preconstruction, and you will work with a team of experienced professionals that will provide initial training and guidance, and long‑term partnership. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. You will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Divisional and Business Unit leadership on strategic plans and risk identification/mitigation
• Engages the market with architect and engineering firms to build long‑lasting strategic relationships
• Participates in external networking and community events within the AEC community
• Actively builds the fee pro and RFP responses on pursuits
• Leads pursuits and network opportunities as a doer‑seller
• Coaches operations staff, as needed, on Gilbane preconstruction and procurement practices to drive consistent processes
• Collaborates with Economic Inclusion and Purchasing to expand our Diverse‑Owned and Small Business (DOSB) partnerships within the Business Unit
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or similar technical field
• 9-12 years of experience in leading operations, procurement, estimating, scheduling, or supply chain management teams
• 5-7 years of experience in construction management industry or A/E industry
• Experience on multiple project delivery types preferred (CMR, DB, IPD, etc.)
• Design phase/design‑build management experience preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Exceptional presentation skills
• In‑depth knowledge of industry trends, local market, and economic conditions
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi‑disciplined team in achieving project goals
• Proven record of delivering results in a complex business

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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