Business Leader - Tampa - Gilbane Building Company

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 Business Leader to be responsible for the overall success of the Gilbane Tampa Office. This role will sit primarily in the office.

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. 

Responsible for leading the Tampa Office and Operations with primary accountability for the following: 

• Meet established Sales/Gross Profit goals for the business unit.  

• Take action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risks and project financial performance within the the business unit. 

• Develop, document and execute business strategy for the business unit.  

• Leverage Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs and processes per the Baseline. 

Qualities of the ideal candidate include someone who: 

• Is an entrepreneur (business savvy), has / creates deep relationships and experience to be “the face of the market” including the understanding of the local dynamics (business environment, politics, etc.). 

• Is a rain maker and responsible for identifying and secure new clients and drive client satisfaction.  

• Understands Competitive Intelligence and how to position Gilbane within the geography. 

• Leads and actively participates in pre/post award activities including go/no go, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, contract negotiations. 

• Monitors safety results on all projects and, in collaboration with Safety Director, implement corrective actions when needed.  

• Drives and leads Employee Engagement and Retention for the business unit. 

• Serves as a Principal on key projects. 

• Models efforts for Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Diversity, ESG and Gilbane’s Core Values. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS OR MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 15+ years in the lead role on projects valued at $150 million or larger
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience building in the following industries is strongly preferred: Healthcare, Education (K-12 or Higher Education)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Leadership and management skills (preferably in a role leading 20+ construction professionals such as project managers, superintendents, engineers)
• Knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Successful history of managing multiple projects concurrently

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.