Senior Project Manager (Nationwide)

About the role

Gilbane is seeking Senior Project Managers for various locations nationwide. This role serves as the on-site Gilbane manager, responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a large or complex construction project, or multiple small projects. The position is primarily based on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings and meetings.

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane shapes communities by delivering projects safely and on-time, including schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas, and more. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, expanding organization that prioritizes employee development and offers substantial advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develops the project safety plan with corporate safety and provides jobsite leadership.
• Develops project controls and procedures to manage complex project requirements; mitigates high-risk items for contract requirements.
• Manages project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements; takes corrective actions for deviations.
• Creates and manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the Owner contract and contract documents; assists with execution.
• Creates and manages a closeout plan in alignment with contract documents; assists with execution.
• Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintains a positive work environment, including direct supervision of work, project administration, superintendents, and engineers.
• Develops the subcontracting strategy; reviews and writes scopes to ensure integrity of the buyout process.
• Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; creates and leads risk mitigation plans; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Manages enrollment for insurance and bonds and compliance processes for trade contractors.
• Leads the development of the project estimate and manages the project and estimating teams to meet contractual obligations.
• Leads project constructability and coordination reviews.
• Creates CPM schedules for large and/or complex projects; recognizes potential schedule impacts and drafts prevention/mitigation plans.
• Develops a basic understanding of local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy.
• Collaborates with business development to integrate sales strategies, including performance metrics on assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables.
• Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships, positioning Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Interprets and translates organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8-12 years of experience.
• Experience in Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology, Life Science, K-12, or Higher Education preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred).
• Leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset.
• Determines priorities, delegates work, and effectively communicates progress.
• Establishes measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results.
• Builds high-performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals.
• Leverages business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model.
• Deploys a strategic mindset for long-term opportunities and risks.
• Core values align with Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.
• Opportunities to work with experienced teams on diverse projects, building new industry skills daily.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $132,300 - $232,800, based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team.