Project Manager
Company : Gilbane
Location : Orlando, FL, 32801
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
Join the Gilbane team in beautiful Central FL as we continue to grow in industries such as healthcare, K-12, higher education, sports facilities, themed entertainment, and MORE!
Due to recent growth, we are 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 experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in one or more of the following fields is strongly preferred: Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Sports Facilities, Themed Entertainment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical and communication skills are critical
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of industry standard software, 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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Frequently asked questions
Success in a Project role demands strong communication, decisive delegation, and the ability to motivate diverse teams. Candidates must balance technical knowledge with empathy to foster collaboration, ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Understanding Orlando’s unique market dynamics, including local regulations and economic trends, is crucial. Building relationships within the community and adapting to regional safety standards will help Project leaders manage risks effectively and optimize project outcomes.
Yes, themed entertainment projects often involve complex design integration and creative problem-solving beyond typical construction knowledge. Project professionals must coordinate closely with specialists to align technical execution with artistic vision, ensuring immersive and safe environments.
Project salaries in Orlando typically range from $85,000 to $120,000 annually, influenced by experience and project scale. Competitive compensation packages often include benefits like profit-sharing and training opportunities, reflecting the region’s growing construction market.
At Gilbane, Projects emphasize integrity and teamwork, encouraging managers to lead inclusively and uphold safety rigorously. This culture fosters continuous learning and accountability, impacting how progress is communicated and risks are managed on-site.
Gilbane offers a blend of hands-on site leadership and strategic involvement, supported by its award-winning training programs. Their focus on community impact and diversity sets their Project Managers apart, promoting growth beyond traditional construction management duties.
Project Manager engineers integrate engineering principles directly into project execution, requiring deeper technical expertise in design and systems coordination. This role demands a blend of field management skills and engineering problem-solving to ensure structural and operational success.
A frequent misunderstanding is that Project roles are solitary or purely administrative. In reality, they involve constant collaboration with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams to align goals, address challenges, and maintain project momentum daily.
Certifications like OSHA Safety and LEED accreditation are highly valued in Orlando’s healthcare construction sector. They demonstrate commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable building practices, which are critical in sensitive environments like hospitals.