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Construction Executive


Company : Gilbane Building


Location : Cleveland, Australia


Created : 2025-07-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.OverviewDo 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 Construction Executive to be responsible for overseeing the daily field operations of the Business Unit.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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 Gilbanes 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 Gilbanes: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.Whats 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.ResponsibilitiesServes as the Master Builder in the Business Unit (BU)/Division, advising teams from pre-sell through closeout on all topics related to field execution, including but not limited to site utilization, scheduling/phasing, trade contractor management, etc.Establishes and monitors reporting requirements and accountability metrics for jobsite safety and quality across the BU/DivisionLeads the deployment of site services utilization for all projects in the BU/Division in coordination with BU/Division leadership and Enterprise site services teamEnsures continuity and consistency in process execution of field management, including Baseline and jobsite adherenceActs as Senior General Superintendent, when necessary, on troubled projectsParticipates in monthly Project Vitals / Project Financial Forecasts (PFF), Claims Assessments, and Health Assessments and takes immediate action(s) with project teams to keep projects on track without surprisesCoordinates with Operations Manager related to staffing/resource management for field rolesEngages in the community, growing and fostering relationships in the local market with subcontractors, unions, trade training programs, etc.Supports the success of superintendent and self-perform site services staff through recruiting, training, mentoring/coaching, career development, and related activitiesResolves jurisdictional disputes with Operations ManagerSupports BU/Divisional preconstruction and job pursuit efforts via planning reviews, logistical reviews, scheduling, staffing, General Requirements, and Next 150/Site Services needsHas dotted line oversight of all superintendents within the BU/Division, providing input on staffing, performance, and career developmentSupports business development and client relationships as neededParticipates in National Superintendent Peer Group and spearheads enterprise initiativesResponsible for the career development and coaching of team membersFosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team membersInterprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goalsQualificationsKEY COMPETENCIESLeverage Business Insights Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage.Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future.Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships.Build High Performing Teams - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes.Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.Experience/EducationBachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management20+ years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 5 years in the lead role on large (100M+), ground-up projectsOSHA 30-hour certifiedSTS-C CertificationFirst Aid, CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed TrainingOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong technical and communication skills are criticalAbility to work in a team environmentLeadership and management skillsAbility to participate in sales process, interviews and must have strong presentation skillsAbility to coach and lead Superintendents from preconstruction phase (presentation) through construction (execution)Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other industry standard construction software tools,Familiarity with Pull Planning ProcessAbility to work in tandem with BU Safety Director to achieve BU safety goals and establish a safety first cultureGilbane 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.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Gilbane Building by 2xGet notified about new Head of Construction jobs in Greater Cleveland.DOT Superintendent (Independence Excavating)Superintendent (Independence Construction)Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr