Project Manager II

Gilbane Building Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,300 - 151,250; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks a Project Manager II to serve as the on-site manager responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a medium-sized construction project. The role is on the job site daily and will be a key member of the project team.

You will lead with an inclusive mindset, delegate effectively, and communicate progress to stakeholders while building high-performing teams and delivering results for the client and Gilbane.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5–10 years of experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site project leadership and management of project controls and safety.
• Develop and manage CPM schedule and monthly schedule updates.
• Lead subcontracting strategy, buy-out processes and contract administration.
• Coordinate with safety, quality, and client stakeholders to meet project objectives.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Industry-standard software

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industry-standard software

Job description

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 Project Manager II to serve as the on-site Gilbane manager, responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a medium‑sized construction 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 the Gilbane University. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you will learn in a supportive environment with senior project managers and executives on each job site, giving you the chance to absorb field knowledge and improve your expertise. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters and demonstrate the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the project safety plan with corporate safety and provides job‑site leadership.
• Contributes to development of project controls and procedures, and develops risk mitigation processes to manage contract requirements.
• Establishes and monitors change management process and project financial forecast to meet contract requirements.
• Creates and manages a project‑specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assists with execution.
• Creates and manages a close‑out plan in alignment with the contract documents and assists with execution.
• Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintaining a positive work environment. This includes assisting and/or direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Contributes to the subcontracting strategy; writes scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buy‑out process.
• Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts, participates in risk mitigation plan, prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Participates in enrollment for insurance and bonds; tracks and obtains trade contractors' compliance.
• Provides planning support and is accountable for the estimates of selected bid packages and contributes to GMP preparation.
• Performs constructability and coordination reviews.
• Creates CPM schedule and prepares monthly schedule updates.
• Develops a basic understanding of local market areas and profiles to create a networking strategy.
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice.”
• 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.
• 5–10 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 and 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.

For Upstate NY this ranges from $108,300–$151,250 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package including 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.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to recruiters, placement agencies, and similar organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.