Preconstruction Executive - 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 Preconstruction Executive. The Preconstruction Executive will be an integral member of the team on a daily and weekly basis, attend or delegate attendance at all pertinent meetings, and become the go to resource, which ensures cost and constructability considerations become an integral part of all design decisions and ensure no surprises in the areas of cost, schedule, and quality. It is inherent that the Preconstruction Executive is recognized by the entire team as someone who adds true value to the process so they actively seek out the advice and concurrence of the Preconstruction Executive. 

This is a San Jose office-based position and intermittent travel to the Sacramento and Reno offices to support those teams is required. 

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.

• Functionally perform the role of a Project Executive on multiple projects during the design phase and will be the point person leading the effort in the eyes of the client and design partner 
• Manage entire preconstruction process to ensure a design which meets the clients functional, cost, and schedule requirements without engaging in significant redesign. 
• Working through the Divisional Director of Preconstruction, the Preconstruction Executive ensures that all necessary resources, both field and office based, are efficiently utilized for all: estimates, value engineering sessions, constructability and coordination reviews, schedules, project buyout, early procurement, permitting, and planning requirements to ensure a seamless transition into the construction phase. 
• This level of full-service involvement will typically be focused on at risk projects between General Contracting, CM at-risk, and Design-Build however there may be involvement in Project and/or Construction Management projects in a reduced capacity depending on project needs.
• Assemble the estimate including general conditions, special conditions, insurance and bonds.  
• Prepare and analyze cost models during the Design Development and/or bidding period.  
• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete and reflect the actual requirements of the project.This includes assuring that there are an adequate number of qualified and financially sound subcontractor proposals received and evaluated.  
• Plan and lead the preconstruction strategy meeting on the approach to the project or estimate.  
• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management (i.e. Peer Review, if required, contract bond authorization, contract review, insurance review, etc.) maintaining subcontractor evaluations. 
• Coordinate the assembly of the preconstruction material for presentation purposes to the Owner (i.e. Design Development estimates or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) booklets, etc.). 

• Manage a variety of delivery methods (CMAR, D/B, IPD), as well as possess the business acumen to understand contractual instruments of service and the ability to commercially optimize these projects and help mitigate risk in accordance with each delivery method.
• Manage staff recoveries and lead teams; be a true people manager from developing career paths for individuals to helping build and grow the department locally.
• Take an active role in the Career Development Plan (CDP) process for employees to develop and mentor emerging leaders within the department towards a successful career with the company. 
• Establish and maintain strong, deep, and meaningful trade contractor relationships which can be leveraged to help build presence in the market as well as for engagement during the estimating and preconstruction process.
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules. 
• Compliment the Business Development team in an effort tosolicit new clients through ability to help client meet budgetary expectations. 
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and A/E contacts to facilitate successful preconstruction process. This includes attending client-initiated meetings and ceremonial events. 
• Possess the ability to mentor and manage succession within the preconstruction department.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s or Master's degreepreferred 
• 10+ years of Preconstruction experience in a similar capacity in Northern California 
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• In depth knowledge of design and construction practices and materials 
• Exceptional verbal, written, and stand up communication skills 
• Working knowledge of estimating, purchasing, and scheduling 

• Highly refined interpersonal and leadership skills 
• Strong planning and risk management skills 
• Background and experience with healthcare, life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, and higher education work will be a requirement of this position 
• Deep understanding of the Bay area, Sacramento, and Northern Nevada market. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    
For California, this ranges from $189,800 to $270,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

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.

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