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Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Project Manager to be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager in the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of a large commercial interiors construction project, or serving in the lead role over a small commercial 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 work 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
- Creates and follows through on potential change items and participates in verification of project financial forecast
- 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 assist with execution
- Directs and supervises work of project administration, project superintendents, and engineers to establish operational priorities
- Assists in subcontracting strategy, supports scope writing and deliverables to ensure the integrity of the buyout process
- Implements and enforces all aspects of contracts; participates in developing risk mitigation plan; prepares draft contracts, agreements, and purchase orders
- Participates in enrollment for insurance and bonds; tracks and obtains trade contractors’ compliance
- Provides support as needed to develop project estimate, design coordination efforts, and preparation of GMP
- Prepares monthly schedule updates, including schedule analysis, and narratives for select packages
- Assists constructability and coordination reviews
- Develops a basic understanding of the local market areas and profiles to assist in creation of networking strategy
- 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
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 3-7 years of commercial interiors construction experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and commercial construction experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong technical and communication skills are critical
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Knowledge of industry standard software (Procore), Microsoft Office (preferred)
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 New York City, NY, this ranges from $110,000.00-$140,000.00 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commercial project manager jobs.
- 5+ years of commercial construction or development project management experience
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
- PMP certification or equivalent credential preferred
- Experience managing project budgets from preconstruction through closeout
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, RFIs, and change order processes
Tips for Your Commercial Project Manager Job Search
Quantify cost and schedule outcomes
Commercial project managers are judged on budget control and on-time delivery. Your resume should show specific project values, percentage under budget, or schedule recovery results. Vague claims like 'managed projects successfully' won't stand out against candidates who list concrete outcomes.
List your contract management experience clearly
Employers in commercial construction and development prioritize candidates who can navigate subcontractor agreements, change orders, and owner contracts. Name the contract types you've worked with, such as GMP, lump sum, or cost-plus, directly in your resume's experience bullets.
Filter openings by project type not just title
Commercial project manager roles in ground-up construction differ significantly from those in tenant improvement or capital program management. Targeting openings by project type, delivery method, or sector helps you find roles that match your actual experience and avoid mismatched interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commercial project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scope and risk scenario questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled scope creep, subcontractor disputes, or budget overruns on past projects. Prepare two or three specific examples with the situation, your decision, and the measurable result before your first screen with a hiring manager.
Negotiate using total project responsibility not just title
When discussing compensation, anchor your case to the total dollar value of projects you've managed and the complexity of stakeholder relationships you've handled. Employers in this field respond to scope of responsibility more than years of experience alone.
Commercial Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commercial project managers?
The companies hiring the most commercial project managers right now include HITT Contracting, ENFRA, and Jobot, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly strong among general contractors, owner's representative firms, and large commercial real estate developers.
How many commercial project manager jobs are remote?
About 20% of commercial project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with on-site presence still the norm for roles tied to active construction projects. Program management, capital planning, and owner's representative positions tend to offer the most flexibility for remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a commercial project manager?
Most commercial project managers start in a field engineer, assistant project manager, or project engineer role to build hands-on construction or development experience. From there, taking on progressively larger projects builds the budget and schedule management skills employers expect. Earning a PMP certification and learning industry software like Procore strengthens your candidacy for senior roles.
Can you get hired as a commercial project manager with little experience?
Entry-level commercial project manager roles do exist, particularly at general contractors and development firms that hire assistant project managers. Employers hiring at this level look for a construction management or engineering degree, internship experience on commercial job sites, and familiarity with project documentation like submittals, RFIs, and schedules. A willingness to start in a field-adjacent support role accelerates the path.
What does the commercial project manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on experience level and project types. A hiring manager interview follows, emphasizing budget ownership, subcontractor management, and how you've handled project challenges. Final rounds often include a panel with senior leadership or ownership and may involve a project walk-through, a case study, or questions about a specific project you've delivered from preconstruction to closeout.
Where can I find and apply to commercial project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to commercial project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, project type, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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