Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager I

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Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane, serves as the self‑perform, equipment and materials arm for Gilbane Building Company. The project manager will be the on‑site manager responsible for supporting the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome for various projects across the Midwest.

The position will be on the job site every day and will be an integral part of the project team while contributing to a growing organization beyond the project.

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, 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 and encourage applicants whose experience does not align perfectly with every qualification to apply anyway.

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset, providing feedback and guidance to help others excel. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high‑performing teams through motivation and discipline to maximize impact. You leverage business insights, understand industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage.

You deploy a strategic mindset for long‑term opportunities and risks. Your core values match Gilbane’s:
Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi‑dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. While managing your responsibilities, you will be able to enroll in trainings and learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters and demonstrate the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

• Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment
• Manage the project using established project controls and procedures
• Perform constructability and coordination reviews
• Communicate with construction manager, architects and subcontractors related to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management
• Perform pre‑construction planning, scheduling, estimating and cost control
• Prepare monthly reports including cost, schedule, safety, cash flow, etc. for internal and/or external use
• Provide jobsite leadership in the area of safety and quality
• Prepare contingency plans for potential risks, expanding contractual services and project profit
• Work closely with accounting to prepare and review billing
• Attend jobsite coordination meetings
• Work closely with onsite equipment planner and field crew for material and equipment planning and projections
• Work closely with field and labor crew on project planning and projections

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 3‑5 years of Project Management experience on projects valued at $50 million or larger
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong technical and communication skills are critical
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Experience coordinating trades and administering subcontracts
• Estimating experience preferred
• Experience working in a self‑performing environment
• Union experience a plus

Salary to be determined based on factors…