Project Manager II

Gilbane Building Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Training opportunities through Gilbane University

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a skilled Project Manager II to oversee medium-sized construction projects. This role presents the opportunity to work on diverse structures including schools and sports arenas within a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Construction Management and 5-10 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong technical and communication skills to lead project success.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction project management experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the project safety plan.
• Establish and monitor change management process.
• Create and manage a project-specific quality plan.
• Provide leadership in motivating the project team.
• Train direct reports on processes and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with business development.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

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

Job description

Project Manager II

Job Location: Columbus, Ohio, US (US-OH-Columbus)

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 manager, responsible for 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.

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.

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 have the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day working with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site, and protecting and promoting the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the project safety plan with corporate safety and provide jobsite leadership.
• Contribute to development of project controls and procedures, and develop risk mitigation processes to manage contract requirements.
• Establish and monitor change management process and project financial forecast to meet contract requirements.
• Create and manage a project‑specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assist with execution.
• Create and manage a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assist with execution.
• Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment, including assisting or directly supervising project administration, superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.
• Train direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Contribute to the subcontracting strategy; write scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process.
• Implement and enforce all aspects of contracts, participate and implement risk mitigation plans, and prepare draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Participate in enrollment for insurance and bonds; track and obtain trade contractors’ compliance.
• Provide planning support and be accountable for the estimates of select bid packages and contributing to GMP preparation.
• Perform constructability and coordination reviews.
• Create CPM schedule and prepare monthly schedule updates.
• Develop a basic understanding of local market areas and profiles to create a networking strategy.
• Collaborate closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies, including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participate in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the Builder of Choice.
• Manage workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aid 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 construction project management 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 will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as internal equity and alignment with the team. For Columbus, OH, this ranges from $108,000-$145,000.

Benefits and Compensation

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit‑sharing/401(k) plan. We invest in 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.