Project Director - Pharma

Overview

Do you consider yourself a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects?
Gilbane is seeking a Program Director – Pharma to be the head of all project activities, holding overall accountability for the successful, congruent delivery of the program. This role will sit primarily on the job site with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.

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.

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. You determine priorities, delegate work and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality and timeliness of results while celebrating successes. You build high‑performing teams, attract, engage, develop and retain talent, and drive strategic vision for the organization.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers multi‑dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with an experienced team and learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters and demonstrate the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Effectively convey project vision through a variety of communication methods
• Communicate ongoing, accurate, complete, and clear information to all stakeholders regarding change implementation
• Inspire the organization through written and verbal messages, conveying public information positively
• Create and maintain influential relations through effective communication
• Ensure alignment of communication, processes, resources, and systems across the project with vision and direction
• Diagnose gaps in knowledge, experience, skills and behaviour that underlie current and future performance
• Foster cooperation across project teams and remove barriers to partnerships and teamwork that inhibit fulfillment of project goals and priorities
• Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluate options by considering implications and consequences and choose effective option
• Frequently articulate the benefits of an inclusive workplace culture with employees and other leaders
• Instill passion and commitment toward a common goal built upon an established foundation of trust
• Value, seek out and promote diverse perspectives
• Anticipate and work to resolve potential or emerging organizational conflicts
• Periodically conduct formal employee meetings for visual presence and to promote feedback
• Align leaders around strategy, objectives and plans
• Maintain accessibility to all levels of employees
• Partner with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimize profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Lead opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice
• Responsible for career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Drive 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
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision‑making

Operational / Delivery

• Oversee all construction activities on the project, ensuring the project has adequate operational strategies in place to achieve the desired expectations
• Create culture and champion onsite safety to the “Gilbane Cares” philosophy
• Anticipate technical issues that may arise and offer expert advice on technical construction elements

Commercial / Contractual

• Manage risk and control expenses to ensure overall profitability in alignment with objectives
• Hold overall responsibility for project P&L and financial reporting

Experience / Education

Qualifications

• BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• LEED Accredited preferred
• Minimum of 25 years’ building construction experience with previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facility construction required
• Previously sat at the top of an Integrated Project Delivery scheme
• Experience working as Construction Manager at Risk & Design Build
• Experience in commercial construction and R&D projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Flawless knowledge of Integrated Project Delivery philosophy and method
• High levels of technical construction acumen
• Strong business acumen and decision‑making skills
• Able to identify and adapt best leadership and communication style to achieve best results from diverse team with different levels of communication styles
• Able to articulate understanding of broad impact of decisions within the project and effectively direct key stakeholders appropriately
• Able to model active listening skills and extract information
• Able to cultivate an environment of trust, hard work and teamwork
• Able to communicate effectively in spontaneous or unrehearsed settings as in prepared ones
• Personal values align with Gilbane’s core values: integrity, tough‑mindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, entrepreneurship
• Passionate about a collaborative culture
• Passionate about safety

Salary & Benefits

The pay ranges from $223,400‑$355,960 plus benefits and retirement program.
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
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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