Construction Project Manager I — On-Site Leadership & Growth

Gilbane Building; New York (NY); On-site; USD 121,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building seeks a Project Manager I to support Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II, directing, completing and financially stewarding a construction project. The role is field-based on-site daily and leads a small project team with a focus on safety, scheduling, budgeting and coordination.

You will collaborate with Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives, develop team capabilities, and manage subcontracting strategies while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Strong technical skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilbane Building seeks a Project Manager I to support Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II, directing, completing and financially stewarding a construction project. The role is field-based on-site daily and leads a small project team with a focus on safety, scheduling, budgeting and coordination.

You will collaborate with Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives, develop team capabilities, and manage subcontracting strategies while delivering projects on time and within budget.