Deputy Project Director

Requisition Title

Deputy Project Director Requisition ID

2026-13686 Job Locations

US-MN-Rochester Category

Project Management Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-MN-Rochester Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Address

155 1st Ave SW Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Serve as a senior leader responsible for the successful execution of a complex, multi-billion-dollar construction program.

Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Project Executives and other senior members of the project team.

Partner closely with the Senior Project Director to drive overall program strategy, execution, risk management, financial performance, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.

Provide additional senior-level operational leadership to proactively identify challenges, remove roadblocks, and drive resolution of critical issues.

Establish credibility with senior client leadership and serve as a polished, confident representative of Gilbane in high-visibility settings.

Build and maintain strong relationships with the owner, design partners, trade partners, and other key stakeholders.

Maintain a comprehensive view of project performance and anticipate risks before they impact cost, schedule, quality, safety, or client expectations.

Drive accountability across project leadership while creating a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Ensure appropriate project governance, operational controls, and risk mitigation strategies are consistently implemented.

Support strategic staffing, succession planning, coaching, and development across the program.

Reinforce a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Significant leadership experience on large, complex construction programs, mega projects, or major project portfolios.

Demonstrated experience operating above the traditional Project Executive level, with responsibility for multiple senior project leaders and major areas of project performance.

Experience with projects or portfolios in the $300M+ range strongly preferred.

Experience leading significant business operations or project portfolios in the $50M-$100M+ range may also be considered when combined with the appropriate leadership experience.

Strong understanding of project financials, risk management, contracts, scheduling, safety, quality, staffing, and operational execution.

Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage sophisticated senior client and executive stakeholders.

Proven ability to operate effectively in a demanding, highly visible environment.

Ability to quickly assess complex situations, make sound decisions, and bring solutions forward.

Strong track record of developing senior leaders and building high-performing project teams.

Willingness and ability to be onsite five days per week.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 Minnesota, the Senior Project Executive/ Deputy Project Director ranges from $250,000 - $300,000 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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