Senior Project Executive - Traveler

Gilbane Building Company; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 183,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Executive who will lead multiple complex construction management projects in the Life Sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 12-18 years of experience managing large-scale projects, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This role can be performed remotely or from any U.S. office location, offering a competitive salary range between $183,000 and $276,800 plus benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive total compensation package

Retirement program

Multi-dimensional training through Gilbane University

Qualifications

• 12-18 years of experience as lead on projects valued at $150 million or larger, with extensive Life Sciences project experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety.
• Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast and billings.
• Provides leadership in motivating the project team.
• Oversees schedule planning and execution of multiple projects.
• Partners with business development for client capture plans.

Skills

Strong technical and communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of industry-standard software (Procore, Microsoft Office)

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Executive - Nationwide Traveler is a leadership role in the Life Sciences sector. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of multiple complex construction management projects, and will mentor multiple Project Executives. The role requires frequent travel to job sites and Gilbane offices for training, meetings, and possibly project-site assignments.

Requisition ID: 2025-11122 • Category: Project Management • Job Locations: US-PA-Philadelphia; US-MD-Baltimore; US-OH-Columbus; US-FL-Jacksonville; US-TX-Houston

Gilbane is a Top-10 ENR Contractor and a family-owned business with 45 offices. We build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage qualified applicants to apply even if their experience doesn’t match every qualification in the job description.

What’s in it for you: multi-dimensional training through Gilbane University, working with an experienced team, and opportunities to learn new industry skills while protecting and promoting the interests of Gilbane and the client. This position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location with an office presence.

Responsibilities

• Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
• Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
• Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements and resolve potential claims and deviations
• Ensures the team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
• Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
• Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environment
• Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
• Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process on all projects
• Negotiate all aspects of contracts, lead implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
• Manages the design phase of a GMP or design-build project; leads and oversees the development of GMP/lump sum submission
• Oversees schedule planning and execution of multiple projects; accountable for the management of schedule risks and guidance to prevent risk
• Develops an understanding of local market areas and leads a networking strategy
• Partners with business development to ensure integration with sales strategies, client capture plans, and account plans; optimizes profit levers and margin targets on new work
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interprets organizational strategy and communicates team roles in achieving goals

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 12-18 years of experience as lead on projects valued at $150 million or larger, with extensive Life Sciences project experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Leadership and management skills
• Knowledge of industry-standard software such as Procore and Microsoft Office (preferred)

The position can be performed remotely or from any U.S. location with an office. Salary ranges depend on location, skills, education, and experience. The pay range listed is from $183,000 to $276,800 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers a comprehensive total compensation package and 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.