On-Site Construction Project Lead

Gilbane Building Company; West Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Project Manager I to support the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II, overseeing the direction, completion, and financial outcomes of construction projects. The role requires on-site presence every day and involves leading a project team on smaller projects.

You will be involved in safety plan administration, cost controls, change management, and procurement activities, while building teams and implementing strategies to optimize project

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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in directing and supporting the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project.
• Works on a job site daily, filling a key role on the project team.
• 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

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a Project Manager I to support the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II, overseeing the direction, completion, and financial outcomes of construction projects. The role requires on-site presence every day and involves leading a project team on smaller projects.

You will be involved in safety plan administration, cost controls, change management, and procurement activities, while building teams and implementing strategies to optimize project