Senior Project Manager (Nationwide)

Gilbane Building Company; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 132,300 - 232,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and profit-sharing plan

Multi-dimensional training opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects nationwide. This role requires strong technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a background in engineering or construction management. Responsibilities include managing project finances, safety plans, and ensuring compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience, preferably in healthcare or education sectors. A positive and inclusive work environment is emphasized, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in Health Care or Life Science sectors preferred.
• Ability to develop project safety plans and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial forecast and contract compliance.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the project team.
• Develop and enforce contracts and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Strong technical and 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

Senior Project Manager (Nationwide)

Job Location(s): US-RI-Providence, US-FL-Boca Raton, US-FL-Orlando, US-FL-Tampa, US-GA-Atlanta, US-IL-Chicago, US-OH-Cleveland, US-OH-Columbus, US-VA-Richmond, US-NC-Raleigh, US-VA-Arlington, …

Requisition ID: 2025-10641

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. We are actively building our talent pool for future opportunities within our organization. If you are interested, please submit your application and we will contact you for an initial discussion.

At Gilbane, our Senior Project Manager is expected to serve as the on-site Gilbane manager, responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a large or complex construction project, or multiple small projects.

This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc.

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 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 an experienced team on each job site which provides you with 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

• Develop the project safety plan with corporate safety and provide jobsite leadership
• Develop 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 subcontracting strategy; review and write scopes and other deliverables to ensure 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 potential 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 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"
• Responsible for 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

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• 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

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.

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.

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.