Construction Project Manager

Gilbane Building Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Indianapolis seeks a Construction Project Manager to support Senior PM and/or PM II in directing and financially guiding a construction project. This on-site role reports daily to the project site and participates in building schools, labs, hospitals, and offices.

You will lead with an inclusive mindset, communicate progress, and help develop a high-performing team. The role offers career growth and mentorship through Gilbane University and collaboration with Sr. PMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industry standard software, Microsoft Office (preferred).

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 manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents.
• 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.
• Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; participates in developing risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Project Manager

Job Locations: US-IN-Indianapolis | US-IN-Indianapolis

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Project Manager I to be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project, or serving 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.

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 experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with 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

• 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 assist 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

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-7 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)

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.

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