Project Manager II

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Gilbane Full time

Overview

The Project Manager II serves as the on-site Gilbane manager responsible for supporting the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of a construction management project; supervises/mentors the project staff to include multiple Project Engineers and Superintendents.

Responsibilities

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 owners, architects and subcontractors related to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management Perform pre-construction planning, scheduling and cost control Buy-out of job by determining the sub-contracting strategy for the project and preparing front-end documents and bid processes under various project delivery models 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

Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Leverage Business Insights – Understand and act on industry trends, local market and economic conditions and our business model to make decisions and create competitive advantage. Deploy a Strategic Mindset - Take a broad, global perspective when considering proactive solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that might develop in the future. Display Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships. Build High Performing Teams - Demonstrate the capacity to recognize our feelings and patterns of behavior and those of others. Manage emotions effectively in ourselves and our relationships. Drive Team Accountability - Determine priorities and delegate work; monitor and communicate progress. Establish measures to assess the impact, quality and timeliness of results; praise success and learn from mistakes. Coach and Develop Others - Provide feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities. Plan for and support development of individual skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

BS OR MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management 5-10 years of Project Management experience on projects valued at $50 million or larger 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 Procore, Microsoft Office (preferred)

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 Affirmative 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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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