Operational Excellence Engr - Federal

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Operations Excellence Engineer to perform Operational Excellence (OpEx) functions in our Federal division.

This position can be out of any Gilbane 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 1873. 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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

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. 

• Schedules, prepares, and conducts certain sections of the Project Health Assessments (PHAs) in conjunction with the Sr. OpEx Engineer / Sr. OpEx Manager
• Manages the Client Survey Process, working with Project Executives to ensure surveys are scheduled and received
• Maintains and tracks status of projects in regard to kickoff meetings, building envelope reviews, client survey status, PHAs, etc.
• Attends, participates, and contributes at internal kick-off meetings
• Provides data for the annual Divisional and BU strategic plans
• Attends the companywide monthly OpEx peer group meetings
• Serves as a BU resource and guides employees on how to perform their daily tasks
• Participates in monthly project forecast meetings
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Construction Management
• 4 years of experience in the construction industry
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent analytical skills
• Self-confident, self-motivated with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Procore and CMiC and ability to extract details associated with Change Management, Submittals, RFIs, Daily Reports, Meeting Minutes, Inspection Checklists, Rolling Completion List, Punch List, etc.
• Knowledge of MicroStrategy and ability to run basic reports
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Gilbane’s policies and procedures

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.

For California, this ranges from $90,000 - $110,000 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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