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Transition Project Manager II

Gilbane Building
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Overview

The Transition Project Manager II is 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.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a front-facing representative, interacting with clients and stakeholders while demonstrating a clear understanding of services delivered
  • Supervise and provide guidance to project staff in all matters involving written and verbal communication
  • Take accountability for development of project implementation plan
  • Support and help guide move management planning efforts
  • Oversee and coordinate all aspects of staff relocation and move execution
  • Assist in developing and executing move plans, schedules, and logistics
  • Serve as a key liaison between project teams, clients, and move management resources
  • Ensure smooth day-to-day coordination of move activities, addressing issues as they arise
  • Maintain a strong awareness of project scope to effectively support planning and execution of relocation efforts
  • Operate in a role heavily focused on move management, ensuring efficient, organized, and client-focused delivery
  • Communicate information at multiple levels within the client’s organization
  • 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

Qualifications

Experience/Education

  • BS or MS degree in logistics or 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

***This initial project is located in Milwaukee, WI; non-local candidates should expect up to 60% travel both initially and on future projects.***

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 Milwaukee, WI this ranges from $105,000.00-$125,000.00 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 not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Gilbane is an 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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