School Construction Manager - Gilbane Building Company

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a School Construction Manager that will serve as the School Construction Authority's on-site representative overseeing one or more construction projects at various stages of development. This role will sit primarily on the job site.

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 someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

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 projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the 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. 

• Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of complex and highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level Project Officer
• Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors,
• Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of construction projects
• Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible
• Make decisions on phasing and scheduling and ensure preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction
• Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations
• Interact with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers to minimize project concerns
• Participate in the development and implementation of project procedures and policies
• Provide guidance and advice construction staff
• Resolve issues and problems listed in field reports made by architects and construction management
• Work with architect/engineers regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required, to ensure structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility
• Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract
• Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default
• Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and negotiate with contractors
• Review contractors claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action
• Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying claims
• Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above
• Perform other related tasks

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelors'degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years work experience in one or more construction and design related fields
• Minimum 2 years experience managing all phases of construction work valued at $5 Million +
• Valid drivers license

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    

For New York, New York this ranges from $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 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.