Transition Consultant I

Gilbane Building; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gilbane University

Competitive benefits package

Profit-sharing / 401k

Job summary

Gilbane Building seeks a Transition Consultant I to plan and execute a short-term project scope on a major project. The role is primarily onsite with occasional travel for trainings and meetings. You will supervise junior staff, act as the client’s on-site contact, and facilitate meetings with clients and vendors.

Requirements include a BS or MS in a related field and 2–5 years of project management experience. Strong MS Office skills and knowledge of BIM360, CADD, and Bluebeam are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in related field.
• 2–5 years of project management experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to travel and work evenings/weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop implementation plans for review by senior manager.
• Work independently to identify required tasks and initiate activity.
• Supervise and guide less senior project staff in implementation of the work.
• Serve as the client’s onsite point of contact for related work.
• Facilitate project meetings with client, vendors, move coordinators, etc.

Skills

Active listening

Verbal and written communication

Move management

Travel flexibility

Education

BS or MS degree in related field

Or equivalent education/experience

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)

BIM360

CADD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Transition Consultant I to be responsible for the planning and tactical execution of a short-term project scope of work or a specific task on a larger project, either individually or through supervision of less senior staff. 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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

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 projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team 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

• Develop implementation plans for review by senior manager
• Work independently to identify required tasks and initiate activity
• Supervise and guide less senior project staff in implementation of the work
• Serve as the client’s onsite point of contact for related work
• Facilitate project meetings with client, vendors, move coordinators, etc.
• Develop information for review by more senior staff before presentation to owner for decision making
• Implement the Furniture, Fixture and Equipment Plan
• Develop monthly report for review by more senior staff prior to submission
• Prepare scopes of work for competitive procurements
• Monitor adherence to contract
• Provide input into and participate in performance reviews, as requested
• Act as owner’s representative in managing onsite vendors during activation and move timeframes

Experience/Education

• BS or MS degree in related field
• 2-5 years of project management experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Access)
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Construction document and drawing literate
• Knowledge of BIM360, CADD, Bluebeam
• Ability to travel and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Move management/project activation support

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 (Insert State) this ranges from $60,000.00-$78,000.00 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 Affirmaive 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.