Project Manager
Job Locations
US-MI-Detroit
Requisition ID
2026-12296
Category
Project Management
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 a Project Manager to serve as the on-site Gilbane manager, responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a medium-sized construction project. This position will be on the job site every day and will fill a key role on the project team.
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 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 or Construction Management
5-10 years of of project management experience
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... For full info follow application link.
Gilbane is an 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.
