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Preconstruction Executive

Gilbane Building Company

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Location
Detroit, MI
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Job overview

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Preconstruction Executive to lead preconstruction and design-phase services and manage teams across multiple projects, a business unit, or a large complex project. The role works with business-unit leadership, market partners, and operations staff, while developing team members and supporting strategic pursuits. Gilbane describes the position as influential within the business unit and offers training and guidance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeamworkCoachingPrioritizationDelegationStrategic PlanningRisk MitigationMarket AnalysisPreconstructionProcurementRFP ResponsesNetworkingCareer DevelopmentInclusive Leadership

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Preconstruction Executive Job Locations US-MI-Detroit Requisition ID 2026-13266 Category Preconstruction Overview 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 to lead preconstruction and design phase services and manages preconstruction team for multiple projects, all projects within a Business Unit (BU), or on a single large complex project. 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. Responsibilities Coordinates with Divisional and Business Unit leadership on strategic plans and risk identification/mitigation Engages the market with architect and engineering firms to build long-lasting strategic relationships Participates in external networking and community events within the AEC community Actively builds the fee pro and RFP responses on pursuits Leads pursuits and network opportunities as a doer-seller Coaches operations staff, as needed, on Gilbane preconstruction and procurement practices to drive consistent processes Collaborates with Economic Inclusion and Purchasing to expand our Diverse-Owned and Small Business (DOSB) partnerships within the Business Unit Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understand

How this job compares

Set against the 2,950 open Construction Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$126–207K/yr1,449 salary ranges
  • US median$25–34/hr214 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 43 open Construction Management jobs in Michigan and 2,950 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Construction Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (2,315 postings).
Education
860 of the 2,950 open Construction Management jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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