Project Manager I

Gilbane Building Company • Rochester, MN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Project Manager I to be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager II in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project, or serving in the lead role over a small 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, committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more. Gilbane is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. The ideal candidate is a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, provides feedback and guidance, determines priorities, delegates work, and effectively communicates progress. They establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness, praise successes, and share lessons learned. They 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. They leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage, deploying a strategic mindset for long-term opportunities and risks. The candidate's core values should match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. You will work with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site, providing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 4-7 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of industry standard software

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and administration of the project safety plan
• Assists in project controls and procedures, and manages established risk mitigation processes
• Creates and follows through on potential change items and participates in verification of project financial forecast
• Creates and manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assists with execution
• Creates and manages a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assist with execution
• Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities
• Assists in subcontracting strategy, supports scope writing and deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
• Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; participates in developing risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
• Participates in enrollment for insurance and bonds; tracks and obtains trade contractors’ compliance
• Provides support as needed to develop project estimate, design coordination efforts, and preparation of GMP
• Prepares monthly schedule updates, including schedule analysis, and narratives for select packages
• Assists constructability and coordination reviews
• Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to assist in creation of networking strategy
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
• 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

Benefits

• Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
• Opportunity to learn new industry skills every day by working with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives
• Competitive health and welfare benefits
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
• Investment in employees’ education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees