Project Manager I

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.

About the role

Gilbane is seeking a Project Manager I to support the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project, or serve in the lead role over a small project. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and administration of the project safety plan
• Assists in project controls and procedures, and manages established risk mitigation processes
• Creates and follows through on potential change items and participates in verification of project financial forecast
• Creates and manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assists with execution
• Creates and manages a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assists with execution
• Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities
• Assists in subcontracting strategy, supports scope writing and deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
• Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; participates in developing risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Participates in enrollment for insurance and bonds; tracks and obtains trade contractors’ compliance
• Provides support as needed to develop project estimate, design coordination efforts, and preparation of GMP
• Prepares monthly schedule updates, including schedule analysis, and narratives for select packages
• Assists constructability and coordination reviews
• Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to assist in creation of networking strategy
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-7 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred)

Benefits

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. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will also work with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site, providing opportunities to learn new industry skills every day.