Sr Project Manager

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 a Senior Project Manager to serve 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. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. 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 the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award‑winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you will work with an experienced team on each job site which provides you with an 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 Develop the project safety plan with corporate safety and provide jobsite leadership Develop the project controls and procedures to manage complex project requirements; take ownership to mitigate high‑risk items for contract requirements Manage project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements; take corrective actions to address deviations noted in project vitals Create and manage a project‑specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assist with execution Create and manage a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assist with execution Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment. Include direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities Develop the subcontracting strategy; review and write scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process Implement and enforce all aspects of contracts; create and lead risk mitigation plan; prepare draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders Assume accountability for the enrollment for insurance and bonds and manage the compliance process for trade contractors Lead the development of the project estimate and manage the project team and estimating team to meet contractual obligations Lead project constructability and coordination reviews Create CPM schedule for large and/or complex projects; be accountable for recognizing the potential for schedule impacts and drafting prevention/mitigation plans Develop a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead a networking strategy Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the "Builder of Choice" Be responsible for the career development and coaching of team members Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members Interpret and translate the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals Experience / Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management 8‑12 years of experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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. Eligible applicants must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr