SAN JOSE, CA — Gilbane Building announces that Alex Barake joined the company as a Senior Business Development Professional. Based in Gilbane’s office in San Jose, California, Barake will focus on driving strategic growth opportunities across the Bay Area, strengthening client relationships, expanding Gilbane’s presence in key markets, and advancing the company’s long-term business development initiatives throughout the region.

Barake brings more than 15 years of experience in business development, strategic growth, client engagement, and market expansion across the construction and real estate industries. Throughout his career, he has led business development strategies, originated opportunities, cultivated client and industry relationships, and supported pursuit and interview efforts across civic, aviation, life sciences, higher education, health care, commercial mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, affordable housing, and mission-critical markets. His experience includes more than $9 billion in project pursuits and approximately $3.25 billion in secured work across public and private sectors.

“Alex’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area, strong industry relationships, and proven ability to connect clients with the right solutions make him an excellent addition to our Northern California team,” said Jeff Park, Vice President, Business Leader in Northern California. “His experience and collaborative approach will help us continue building meaningful partnerships and advancing Gilbane’s growth across the region.”

“I’m excited to join Gilbane and be part of a team with such a strong reputation for client service, collaboration, and quality,” Barake said. “The Bay Area is an incredible market with tremendous opportunity, and I look forward to building relationships, creating new partnerships, and helping Gilbane continue to grow throughout Northern California.”

Barake will work closely with Gilbane’s Northern California leadership team to identify and pursue opportunities aligned with the company’s strategy while reinforcing its commitment to client service and community engagement. Barake earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Elon University.