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Project Engineering Manager
Company : Gilbane
Location : Milwaukee, WI, 53212
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Overview
Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Engineering Manager to assist the Project Manager in performing, directing, and managing all engineering functions on a construction management project.
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 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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and manages all engineering processes with construction management
- Ensures procedure manuals for all processes are being followed and presents to other team members (A/E and Owners)
- Trains and educates project team in all project procedures, document posting and submittal review
- Facilitates project meetings with Gilbane staff (A/E and Owners)
- Works with Project Engineers and Superintendents to coordinate jobsite safety
- Facilitates internal Gilbane University courses
- Manages RFI process
- Prepares front end documents
- Expedites material deliveries
- Estimates and processes change orders
- Prepares monthly pay request
- Establishes and manages schedule, cost, and control procedures
- Becomes familiar with contracts, general conditions, and flow down language
- Performs constructability and coordination reviews
- Writes scopes of work for all bid packages; assists with bid openings and bid tabulations
- Negotiates changes with trades and owners; manages same process
- Assumes responsibility for jobsite safety
- Provides job site orientation
- 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”.
- Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks
- 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 degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 8+ years of experience with a construction management or general contractor organization including management or lead engineering role for large construction project (>$75M)
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience preferred with life sciences and/ or advanced electronics construction
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong verbal presentation and written skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Financial management familiarity
- OSHA 30-hour certified
- Thorough MEP knowledge
- Complete understanding of contract document & specifications
- Proficient in Procore
- LEED Certification (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
Milwaukee's construction sector is vibrant, with firms like Gilbane actively recruiting experienced project engineering professionals. Due to ongoing infrastructure investment, competition is growing but opportunities remain favorable for candidates showcasing leadership and technical expertise in managing large-scale projects.
Locally, certifications such as OSHA 30-hour and LEED are highly valued among construction engineering managers. Demonstrating proficiency in safety standards and sustainable building practices can significantly enhance your candidacy with Milwaukee-based firms like Gilbane, aligning with regional regulatory expectations.
Effectiveness in this position demands strong communication, empathy, and strategic delegation skills. A successful manager fosters team development, balances project priorities, and cultivates an inclusive environment, enabling streamlined engineering operations on complex construction initiatives.
Project Engineering Managers focus heavily on technical coordination, engineering processes, and constructability reviews, while general Project Managers often oversee broader project timelines, budgets, and client relationships. The engineering manager’s role is more specialized, integrating technical and managerial duties.
Salaries for Project Engineering Managers in Milwaukee typically range between $105,000 and $135,000 annually. Factors influencing pay include experience level, project complexity, and certifications such as OSHA and LEED, with Gilbane offering competitive packages aligned with industry standards.
Gilbane emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where engineering managers are encouraged to lead inclusively and engage in ongoing professional development. This culture fosters collaboration and innovation, distinguishing Gilbane's approach from many traditional contractors.
Given Gilbane’s portfolio including labs, hospitals, and advanced electronics facilities, managers often navigate stringent MEP coordination and compliance requirements. These technical complexities demand a deep understanding of contract documents and proactive problem-solving to ensure project success.
Progression often leads from project engineering roles into senior project management or executive leadership, particularly for those who demonstrate strategic thinking and team-building skills. Continuous training, like Gilbane University offers, greatly supports upward mobility in this field.
Transitioning requires honing project control abilities, contract comprehension, and proficiency with tools like Procore. Moreover, developing financial acumen and safety certification credentials, such as OSHA 30-hour, are critical to managing construction projects successfully.
Gilbane’s managers uniquely blend technical leadership with business insight, emphasizing client integration and competitive strategy. This dual focus on engineering excellence and commercial awareness often sets their roles apart from typical engineering project manager positions.