Transition Specialist II

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Transition Consultant II to be responsible for the planning, implementation and tactical execution of all project activities on a transition project, either individually or through supervision of less senior project staff.  Transition Project Manager II’s may also bring a specific technical expertise, developed through “real time” project management experience required to perform a specific task order or project. This role will sit primarily on the job site, with occasional travel to the office for trainings, meetings, etc. 

 

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. 

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for development of project implementation plans
• Supervise and provide guidance to project staff in all matters involving written and verbal communication
• Communicate information at multiple levels within the client’s organization
• Serve as the direct point of contact for the client
• Facilitate project meetings, formal and informal, with the owner, design team, vendors, etc.
• Establish project protocols for project specific types of documentation
• Work independently to identify required tasks and initiate activity
• Present information to the client in facilitation of decision making
• Implement the Furniture, Fixture and Equipment plan
• Plan and implement competitive procurements as required
• Prepare project monthly reports including costs, schedule, safety, etc.
• Monitor adherence to the contract
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports
• Assert the authority and decision making required for managing the assigned project or project task
• Gain exposure to financial project management and accountability
• Provide direction to sub-contractors as required and consistent with the client’s direction
• Act as owner’s representative in managing onsite vendors during activation and move timeframes
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members 
• Supports a positive and inclusive work environment 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS or MS degree in related field
• 5-7 years of project management or specialized experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel Powerpoint, Project, Access, and Visio)
• Excellent listening skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Construction document and drawing literate with knowledge of all phases of construction
• Knowledge of BIM360, CADD, Bluebeam
• Detailed knowledge of at least one TPM market sector, such as healthcare, government/military, research and development/laboratory, or higher education
• Ability to travel and flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary

 

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 Sacramento and Concord, CA this ranges from $80,000.00-$115,000.00 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.

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