Senior Project Manager (Nationwide)

Gilbane Building; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,300 - 232,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Education investment and training opportunities

Job summary

Gilbane Building is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in Chicago, IL, to oversee complex construction projects and manage project teams. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to foster a positive team environment.

Ideal candidates will have 8-12 years of experience and a relevant degree. Compensation will range from $132,300 to $232,800 plus benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Experience in Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology, Life Science, K-12, or Higher Education preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project safety plans and job-site leadership.
• Develop project controls and procedures.
• Manage project financial forecasts and billings.
• Create and manage quality and closeout plans.
• Supervise the project team and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Senior Project Managers for various locations nationwide. We are looking for candidates across the country who are open to relocation and travel as necessary. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding organization that prioritizes employee development and offers substantial advancement projects.

Desired Leadership Qualities

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, 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 and 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, Tough‑mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project safety plan with corporate safety and provide job‑site leadership
• Develop the project controls and procedures to manage complex project requirements; take ownership to mitigate high‑risk items for contract requirements
• Manage project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements; take corrective actions to address deviations noted in project vitals
• 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. This shall include direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities
• Develop the subcontracting strategy; review and write scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
• Implement and enforce all aspects of contracts; create and lead risk mitigation plan; prepare draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Assume accountability for the enrollment for insurance and bonds and manage the compliance process for trade contractors
• Lead the development of the project estimate and manage the project team and estimating team to meet contractual obligations
• Lead project constructability and coordination reviews
• Create CPM schedule for large and/or complex projects; account for recognizing the potential for schedule impacts and drafting prevention/mitigation plans
• Develop a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead 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
• Be responsible for the career development and coaching of team members
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Interpret and translate the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 8-12 years of experience
• Experience in Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing Science and Technology, Life Science, K‑12, Higher Education preferred
• 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 and Benefits

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. The pay ranges from $132,300 – $232,800 plus benefits and retirement program. 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.