Sr Project Manager- Commercial Construction

Requisition Title

Sr Project Manager- Commercial Construction Requisition ID

2026-13359 Job Locations

US-NY-Buffalo Category

Project Management Company : Name

Gilbane Building Company Location : Location

US-NY-Buffalo Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name

Gilbane Development Company Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL

http://www.gilbaneco.com/ Location : Postal Code

14202 Location : Address

374 Delaware Avenue Position Type (Portal Searching)

Full-Time

Develops the project safety plan with corporate safety and provides jobsite leadership

Develops the project controls and procedures to manage complex project requirements; takes ownership to mitigate high-risk items for contract requirements

Manages project financial forecast, notice provisions, and billings to meet contract requirements; takes corrective actions to address deviations noted in project vitals

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 assists with execution

Provides leadership in motivating the project team and maintains a positive work environment. This shall include direct supervision of work, project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities.

Develops the subcontracting strategy; reviews and writes scopes and other deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process

Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; creates and leads risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders

Assumes accountability for the enrollment for insurance and bonds and manages the compliance process for trade contractors

Leads the development of the project estimate and manages the project team and estimating team to meet contractual obligations

Leads project constructability and coordination reviews

Creates CPM schedule for large and/or complex projects; accountable for recognizing the potential for schedule impacts and drafting prevention/ mitigation plans

Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to create and lead 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”

Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members

Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals

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 - Attract, select, develop, recognize, and retain talented individuals. Utilize motivation and discipline to maximize performance and impact on the organization.

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 othe

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

8-12 years of large scale commercial construction 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

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam software

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For Upstate NY, this ranges from $130,600.00 - $165,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

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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