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Project Manager II

Company
Gilbane
Location
New York, NY
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-10-05

Job description

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 with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives 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
Contributes to the development of the project safety plan with corporate safety and provides jobsite leadership
Contributes to development of project controls and procedures, and develops risk mitigation processes to manage contract requirements
Establishes and monitors change management process and project financial forecast to meet contract requirements
Creates and manages a project-specific quality plan aligned with the owner contract and contract documents and assist with execution
Creates and manages a closeout plan in alignment with the contract documents and assists with execution
Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintains a positive work environment. This shall include assisting and/or direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.
Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
Contributes to the subcontracting strategy; write scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts, participates and implements risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
Participates in enrollment for insurance and bonds; tracks and obtains trade contractors’ compliance
Provides planning support and is accountable for the estimates of select bid packages and contributing to GMP preparation
Performs constructability and coordination reviews
Creates CPM schedule and prepares monthly schedule updates
Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create a networking strategy
Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables. Actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”
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
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
5–10 years of experience managing commercial construction projects, including corporate interiors or cultural institutions, for a General Contractor
Strong client relationship management experience preferred
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong technical and communication skills are critical
Ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of industry standard software such as Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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