Project Executive - Healthcare
Company : Gilbane
Location : Arlington, VA, 22201
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
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 Project Executive to lead a healthcare projects, guiding the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of the project(s). 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, 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?
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.
Responsibilities
- Assumes overall accountability for jobsite safety
- Assumes overall accountability for meeting contract requirements
- Verifies the accuracy of project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements potential claims; escalates to leadership of unresolved deviations
- Ensures team creates a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents
- Ensures a team creates a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents
- Provides leadership in motivating the project team(s) and maintains a positive work environment
- Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities and maintain satisfactory relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions, etc.
- Assumes overall accountability of subcontracting strategy and the integrity of the buyout process at project level
- Negotiates all aspects of contracts, leads implementation of risk mitigation plan, final review of draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
- Assumes overall accountability to ensure project compliance with the insurance and bonds
- Coordinates all preconstruction services ensuring alignment with contractual obligations; reviews and approves all deliverables to Owner and design team
- Assumes overall accountability and leads the team with effective communication and prioritization to ensure focus and discipline to meet the project schedule
- Develops a comprehensive understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy
- Partners with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, client capture plans and account plans. Optimizes profit levers and gross profit margin tactics to achieve performance targets on new sales. Leads opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that help position Gilbane as the ”Builder of Choice”
- 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
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 15 years of relevant experience
- Experience leading projects in healthcare is required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical and communication skills are critical
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Leadership and management skills
- Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)
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 Arlington, VA this ranges from $165,000.00 - $230,000.00 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Leading healthcare construction projects requires not just technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills. A Project Executive must foster collaboration among diverse teams, resolve conflicts swiftly, and maintain motivation, ensuring that safety and quality standards are met while keeping the project on track in a high-pressure environment.
Empathy, strategic thinking, and clear communication are vital. A standout Project Executive leads inclusively, motivates teams by recognizing individual strengths, and anticipates long-term challenges. This approach drives project success while fostering professional growth within healthcare construction settings.
In Arlington, managing healthcare projects involves balancing strict regulatory compliance, navigating subcontractor relations, and adapting to local labor market conditions. Tight urban site constraints and coordination with multiple stakeholders add layers of complexity requiring sharp prioritization and problem-solving each day.
While not always mandatory, certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) and Lean Construction credentials enhance credibility. Local healthcare projects often value familiarity with regional safety regulations and experience with hospital facility standards, which can boost competitiveness in Arlington’s construction market.
Gilbane expects its Project Executives to lead all phases of healthcare construction, from safety oversight to financial forecasting, while maintaining client relationships. They drive subcontractor strategies and ensure contract compliance, blending technical management with business development to uphold Gilbane’s reputation.
Through Gilbane University, employees access tailored leadership and technical training, fostering continuous skill growth. The company’s inclusive culture encourages mentorship and cross-disciplinary learning, positioning Project Executives for expanded responsibilities and potential leadership opportunities within healthcare project management.
Compensation typically ranges between $165,000 and $230,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. Gilbane complements this with benefits like profit-sharing, health coverage, and retirement plans, making the total package competitive within the healthcare construction sector in Arlington.
Unlike traditional healthcare project managers focused mainly on clinical or IT aspects, a Project Executive at Gilbane takes full accountability for construction project delivery, including financial outcomes, safety, and subcontractor coordination. This senior role requires blending technical construction knowledge with leadership across diverse teams.
Project Executives often progress into senior leadership roles such as Director of Construction or Program Manager. Developing expertise in healthcare facility projects and expanding client relationship skills open doors to strategic positions overseeing multiple complex projects or regional operations.
Arlington’s robust healthcare infrastructure development fuels steady demand for experienced Project Executives. However, competition is strong due to the area's attractiveness and proximity to government agencies. Candidates with proven local project success and strong networks have an advantage securing roles.