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Senior Project Executive-Agency/CM

Gilbane Building Company

Sacramento, CA, USA

USD 180,500-232k / year

Posted on Mar 28, 2026

Senior Project Executive-Agency/CM

Job Locations US-CA-Sacramento

Requisition ID: 2026-12353
Category: Project Management

Overview

The Senior Project Executive - Agency/CM manages and mentors multiple project teams and clients. The Senior Project Executive is accountable for operational excellence, client relationships, and overall project team success.

Responsibilities

Provides overall oversight of multiple project teams through all phases of the projects
Provides leadership in motivating the project teams and maintain a positive work environment
Assumes overall financial accountability for each project or program
Leads preparation and negotiation of owner contracts
Creates and leads a networking strategy and identify opportunities for business development
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 understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leverage 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/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

15+ years in the lead role on projects valued at $50-150 million or larger

Construction management experience on public sector projects

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong technical skills and communication skills

Ability to present on project(s) in public assemblies

Ability to lead partnering sessions and dispute resolution

Ability to work in a team environment

Knowledge of Procore and Microsoft Office

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 Sacramento, this ranges from $180,500.00-$232,000.00 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.

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.