Sr Project Manager- Commercial Construction
Gilbane
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Buffalo, NY · Posted September 8, 2026
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About the job
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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