Construction Engineering Manager - Pharma

Construction Engineering Manager - Pharma

Job Locations US-IL-Chicago | US-IL-Bradley Requisition ID 2026-12634 Category Project Engineering

Overview

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Engineering Manager to assist the Project Manager in performing, directing, and managing all engineering functions on a construction management project. The initial project will be a mega pharmaceutical project.

Who are we?

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!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual.

You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane's business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future.

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages all engineering processes with construction management
• Ensures procedure manuals for all processes are being followed and presents to other team members (A/E and Owners)
• Trains and educates project team in all project procedures, document posting and submittal review
• Facilitates project meetings with Gilbane staff (A/E and Owners)
• Works with Project Engineers and Superintendents to coordinate jobsite safety
• Facilitates internal Gilbane University courses
• Manages RFI process
• Prepares front end documents
• Expedites material deliveries
• Estimates and processes change orders
• Prepares monthly pay request
• Establishes and manages schedule, cost, and control procedures
• Becomes familiar with contracts, general conditions, and flow down language
• Performs constructability and coordination reviews
• Writes scopes of work for all bid packages; assists with bid openings and bid tabulations
• Negotiates changes with trades and owners; manages same process
• Assumes responsibility for jobsite safety
• Provides job site orientation
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice".
• 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

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 8+ years of experience with a construction management or general contractor organization including management or lead engineering role for large construction project (>$75M)
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong verbal presentation and written skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Financial management familiarity
• OSHA 30-hour certified
• Thorough MEP knowledge
• Complete understanding of contract document & specifications
• Proficient in Procore
• LEED Certification (preferred)

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Illinois, this ranges from $100,000 - $140,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

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. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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