Gilbane Building · 1 month ago
Business Leader II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGilbane Building is a family-owned construction management firm that has been shaping communities since 1870. They are seeking a Business Leader II to oversee the success of GRS Disaster Response, focusing on strategic decision-making and team leadership to drive client satisfaction and operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Experienced, highly networked leader from the large loss reconstruction or insurance industry
Deep understanding of operational execution and ability to recruit talent to build a highly effective team
Take action to prevent erosion, forecast slippage, risks and project financial performance within the Geography
Develop, document and execute business strategy for the Geography
Leverage Shared Services and implement One Company systems, programs and processes per the Baseline
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.)
Rain maker and responsible for identifying and secure new clients and drive client satisfaction
Understand Competitive Intelligence and how to position Gilbane within the Geography
Lead and actively participate in pre/post award activities including go/no go, kickoff meetings, management reviews, fee-pro review, contract review, estimate/GMP review, contract negotiations
Monitor safety results on all projects and, in collaboration with Safety Director, implement corrective actions when needed
Drive and lead Employee Engagement and Retention for the Geography
Serve as a Principal on key projects
Model GRS Culture and Core Values
Meet established Sales/Gross Profit goals for GRS
Model efforts for Gilbane Cares, Inclusion and Diversity, ESG and Gilbane’s Core Values
Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the 'Builder of Choice'
Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision
Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making
Qualification
Required
15+ years relevant experience in loss reconstruction, insurance, or related field
Knowledge of design/engineering, direct procurement strategies and execution, construction equipment and materials
Excellent negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrates a sense of urgency and proactive approach that is results focused
Experience implementing Lean methodologies
Strong leadership competencies such as: Strategic Mindset, Business Acumen, Building High-Performing Teams, Displays Emotional Intelligence, Coach and Develops Others
Preferred
BS or MS degree in Business, Engineering or Construction Management
Benefits
Competitive health and welfare benefits
Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
Training opportunities through our award-winning Gilbane University
Company
Gilbane Building
Gilbane Building Company provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services—from preconstruction services planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services— for clients across various markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
Amazon
2022-12-19Debt Financing· $16M
Leadership Team
Heidi DeBenedetti
Chief Operating Officer
John Bonney
Vice President
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