Gilbane Welcomes Alex Barake as Senior Business Development Professional in Northern California
Business Development leader brings more than 15 years of Bay Area experience
San Jose, CA – September 30, 2026 – Gilbane Building, a leading global builder, announces that Alex Barake joined the company as a Senior Business Development Professional. Based in Gilbane’s San Jose office, 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, healthcare, 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,” 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. 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,” said Barake.
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.
Gilbane has served the Bay Area since 1995, bringing local relationships and deep technical expertise to complex projects across the region. From San Jose and Concord to Sacramento, its Northern California teams work together to deliver projects that strengthen communities and support clients across diverse markets.
About Gilbane
Gilbane is the trusted leader in end-to-end solutions for the built environment, with integrated expertise across real estate investment, development, full-service construction, and property and facilities management.
Family-owned since 1870, Gilbane is one of the oldest and largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in the world. With more than 45 offices, and 4,000+ employees worldwide, Gilbane pairs global experience with deep community connections to empower clients to move from vision to long-term performance with confidence. Guided by values that put people first and prioritize innovation, Gilbane builds trust, strengthens communities, and is driven by a purpose to boldly shape the world. Learn more at gilbaneco.com.