Gilbert, located in Melville, NY, is an established custom trade show, commercial/residential interiors and corporate events firm providing design, fabrication, and full program management services for some of the most recognized brands in the world. With an emphasis on partnership, reputation, quality and results, the Gilbert team focuses on providing exceptional experiences for our clients to help them achieve their goals. Founded in 1986, Gilbert serves clients in numerous industries including consumer electronics, consumer goods, eyewear, fashion, jewelry and more.
Position Summary:
This role will give you the opportunity to set strategic Project Management & operational direction, along with team management of multiple departments to serve the needs of our diverse client base, while driving excellence in project delivery. Think and lead strategically with a strong sense of business acumen, facilitation, and communication skills to manage to completion.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
- Develop and set project strategy to ensure a standardized approach for PM team to meet commitments on financial goals, scheduling, purchasing, logistics, phasing, milestones, inspections.
- Hold team accountable to maintain an updated and accurate project schedule that reflects the changes in project status and that meets the cost and time requirements of the project
- Developing a purchasing schedule and strategy to anticipate, address and resolve purchasing challenges during the early stages of pre-construction.
- Collaborating with Estimating and Purchasing in set up of Projects to insure profitability, client satisfaction and the best subcontractors for the project.
- Thorough review of all financial data to quickly identify potential/existing issues that could lead to subpar financial performance.
- Maintaining and developing relationships to reinforce a commitment to world-class customer service across the board: including co-workers, clients, subcontractors, vendors and installers.
- Implement robust Project Management processes, tools and templates and create a strategic roadmap to develop future capabilities.
- Management of multiple departments.
- Collaborate interdepartmentally in the planning of large projects or complex scope items.
- Support the Production Team by ensuring accurate release to shop production for timely product delivery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
- Twelve years in a managerial or director level role leading a Project Management team.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
- Proven skills as a change agent and implementation of standard work
- Consistent track record of full life cycle delivery of a projects
- Demonstrable experience in driving / leading change across multiple departments
- Excellent conceptual, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work well in a complex team environment
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Up to 10% travel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $122,861.88 - $175,704.63 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person