Senior Construction OpEx Leader

Gilbane Building; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Gilbane University training

Job summary

Gilbane Building in Englewood, CO seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead OpEx resources across multiple projects within a single BU and beyond, primarily from the office. You will coach teams, identify risks, implement improvements, and oversee performance, quality, and timeliness of results.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering value through disciplined execution and leadership excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Construction Management.
• 10+ years in the construction industry.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifies project risks for Project Health Assessments (PHAs), engages internal resources to develop resolutions, and evaluates plans to achieve successful resolution and/or mitigate risk.
• Reviews client survey feedback and ensures proper follow‑up, helps project team make plan to exceed expectations.
• Ensures strategic plan is being implemented and followed.
• Contributes to and presents in the companywide, monthly OpEx peer group meetings.
• Participates in functional peer groups as relevant to current tasks, roles, and responsibilities.
• Assists in responding to internal audits conducted within the BU/Division.
• Participates in GMP executive team reviews and lump sum bid reviews.
• Develops and implements process improvements with project teams.
• Acts as a resource for any operational issues that arise on a project (field, financial, etc.).
• Facilitates trainings on OpEx core functions.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Construction Management

10+ years construction experience

Job description

Gilbane Building in Englewood, CO seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Manager to lead OpEx resources across multiple projects within a single BU and beyond, primarily from the office. You will coach teams, identify risks, implement improvements, and oversee performance, quality, and timeliness of results.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering value through disciplined execution and leadership excellence.