Project Manager - Building / General Contracting

Introduction: We are hiring a skilled Project Manager with experience in ground-up building construction, interior fit and finish, and building renovations. The PM must have experience managing subcontractors, vendors and craft employees to successfully complete projects on time and within budget. The ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and submittals is required.

Job Summary: Provide overall contract management for construction, including direct supervision of Gallo superintendents, subcontractors, and other construction related personnel. Direct them in planning, coordination and execution of work to be on time and within budget while maintaining a safe workplace and promoting client relationships. Assure that projects meet all company standards for quality control.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact with the client and manage the construction contract
• Utilize drawings and specifications to determine comprehensive project scopes for buying out the necessary materials and signing up subcontractors
• Document and manage project correspondence including submittal management, RFI management, legal notices, with the Owner, Engineer, subcontractors and vendors
• Ensure that work is being completed safely and that the quality of work performed exceeds expectations while managing any field issues that arise
• Compile cost estimates for changed conditions and negotiate change orders with the Owner and Engineer, receive and review change order pricing with subcontractors
• Develop detailed project CPM schedules and update weekly, forecasting the required subcontracted work force, as well as Gallo labor, heavy equipment, and rentals
• Pre-plan and determine means, methods, materials, and tools required for completing work tasks

Job Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in contract management for building construction, including exposure to pre-engineered metal buildings, CMU buildings, cast-in-place concrete foundations, and subcontractor management.
• 3-5 years of experience in leading a team
• Ability to travel within a 1.5 hour radius of Watervliet, NY
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and ability to complete an in-house jobsite safety audit
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project/Excel/Outlook, and other basic computer software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business, or related field
• Exposure to construction projects related to new ground-up buildings, including excavation and foundations, and/or renovation projects including interior fit and finish replacements and building additions
• Familiar with managing large projects with multiple subcontractors on site performing work
• Experience working on hard dollar bid municipal projects
• Background in construction cost estimating and change order negotiation

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

About Gallo Construction

With over 75 years of experience, Gallo Construction has established itself as a trusted leader in the construction industry throughout the Northeast. Renowned for our commitment to quality, safety, and on-time performance, we deliver a level of service that sets us apart from other firms.

Our roots date back to the early 1920s as a window fabrication company. Over the decades, we evolved steadily—from custom homes and high-end carpentry in the mid-20th century to larger-scale private and municipal projects in the 1960s and 1970s. A pivotal rebranding in the 1980s marked our shift to a focus exclusively on commercial and municipal work, fueling our continued expansion through the 1990s and beyond.

Today, Gallo Construction specializes in complex municipal buildings, educational facilities, and heavy civil infrastructure, including bridges, water and wastewater treatment plants, utilities, and pump stations. Our diverse portfolio and long-standing reputation are a testament to our enduring values and commitment to excellence.

We’re proud of our legacy—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to help shape our future.