Project Manager I

Gilbane Building; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Project Manager I to support Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II on construction projects. This on-site role focuses on direction, completion, and financial outcomes of a project, while leading a small team on site.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, track progress, manage safety, and ensure quality in collaboration with project leadership. The position offers growth opportunities within Gilbane's nationwide portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 4–7 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and administration of project safety plan.
• Support project controls, risk mitigation, and financial forecasting.
• Create and follow through on change items and verify forecast.
• Develop and manage a project-specific quality plan aligned with contracts.
• Assist with closeout planning and execution to meet contract requirements.
• Supervise project administration, superintendents, and engineers to set priorities.
• Support subcontracting strategy and scope writing to protect Buyout integrity.
• Prepare draft contracts, purchase orders, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate enrollment for insurance and bonds; track subcontractor compliance.
• Assist in estimating, design coordination, and GMP preparation.
• Prepare monthly schedule updates with analysis and narratives.

Skills

Teamwork

Technical communication

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Equivalency of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth? 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.

Company

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.

Benefits

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 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

• 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 assists 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

• 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)

Compensation & 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. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.

EEO 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. 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.