Senior Construction Project Leader

Gilbane Building Company; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University training

Health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Project Executive to lead a large project team or multiple small teams on-site, guiding direction, schedule, and financial outcomes. The role sits primarily on the job site with occasional office visits for trainings.

You will build high-performing teams, drive safety, manage contracts, and align with Gilbane’s values of integrity and teamwork while overseeing a comprehensive project plan and client relations across Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10-15 years of experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills; ability to work in a team; leadership and management abilities; familiarity with industry-standard software including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety and contract compliance.
• Verifies and manages project financial forecast, billing, and risk for contract adherence.
• Develops and implements a project-specific quality and closeout plan.
• Leads and mentors the project team to deliver on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinates subcontracting strategy, buys out process, and risk mitigation.
• Negotiates contracts and ensures insurance and bonding compliance.
• Oversees preconstruction deliverables and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Drives local market knowledge and networking to support sales and client relationships.

Skills

Strong technical and communication

Team collaboration

Leadership and management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Project Executive to lead a large project team or multiple small teams on-site, guiding direction, schedule, and financial outcomes. The role sits primarily on the job site with occasional office visits for trainings.

You will build high-performing teams, drive safety, manage contracts, and align with Gilbane’s values of integrity and teamwork while overseeing a comprehensive project plan and client relations across Massachusetts.