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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67)\">At Gardner, commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That’s why we don’t just build construction projects, we build relationships, </span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-weight: bold\">rooted in hospitality</span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67)\">. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: </span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-weight: bold\">passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness.</span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67)\"> We bring a </span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-weight: bold\">hospitality</span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67)\">-</span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-weight: bold\">driven</span><span style=\"color: rgb(67, 67, 67)\"> approach to every project, ensuring every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br></span><br></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">This position calls <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Minneapolis, MN </span>or <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Milwaukee, WI</span> home. If you're not local but this role is speaking to you, don't let that stop you from applying. We're open to candidates from other markets and will offer relocation assistance for the right fit.</span></em></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 194, 107); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 194, 107); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Who You Are</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">You’re a seasoned leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments where <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">relationships and results carry equal weight.</span> You’re motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with a proven track record of delivering Mission Critical and Data Center projects at scale. As a leader, you set the tone for your team. You’re clear in your expectations, steady under pressure, and generous in giving credit where it’s due. You know how to <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">inspire people </span>to perform at their best by <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">building trust</span>, creating clarity, and fostering accountability. Your leadership isn’t just about managing projects;  it’s about <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">developing people</span>, <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">elevating teams,</span> and shaping a culture where hospitality and excellence go hand in hand. Clients look to you as a <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">trusted advisor,</span> and your team looks to you for <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">mentorship and direction</span>. Above all, you embody Gardner’s hospitality-driven approach, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and people-centered.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 194, 107); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">How You’ll Contribute</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Leadership + Client Partnership</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Serve as the executive leader of multiple Mission Critical projects, accountable for success across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Cultivate strong, trust-based client relationships, serving as a liaison and advisor throughout the project lifecycle.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Represent Gardner’s mission and vision in proposal presentations, interviews, and industry events.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Generate new business opportunities by leveraging relationships with owners and the design community.</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Project + Financial Oversight</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Oversee project contracts, risk management, and financial performance with a focus on accuracy, profitability, and strategic growth.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Lead and mentor project managers, project coordinators, and superintendents to ensure excellence across all aspects of project execution.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Manage bidding, estimating, forecasting, change orders, pay applications, and trade partner invoicing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Quickly and professionally resolve challenges, mobilizing resources and aligning teams toward solutions.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Execution + Closeout</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Guide project teams through all construction phases, ensuring communication, collaboration, and accountability.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Lead project and procurement meetings to maintain alignment with clients, designers, and trade partners.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Drive project closeout, including punch list oversight, final billings, and completion of closeout checklists.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Contribute to long-term strategies for Gardner’s growth in the Mission Critical market.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(45, 194, 107); 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