Construction Project Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
- Two to six years of experience with a large trade contractor, construction management organization, or general contractor organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- OSHA 10-hour certification.
- Basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing knowledge.
- Understanding of contract documents and specifications.
- Experience working in a self-performing environment, such as with a self-performing general contractor.
- Ability to work in a team-based environment.
- Ability to adjust effectively to new structures, processes, requirements, and organizational cultures.
- Partner with the Project Manager to coordinate and distribute all project information.
- Maintain current contract document logs in real time with the project team.
- Prepare and present status reports on requests for information, submittals, and other documents.
- Write scopes of work for bid packages.
- Issue requests for quotations and follow up with trade contractors and vendors.
- Update project schedules using critical path method techniques.
- Document field quality activities.
- Prepare change management reports, estimates, and other cost report documents.
- Establish and maintain project quality files and documentation systems.
- Understand customer goals and needs and act with urgency to meet those needs and demonstrate value.
- Develop industry relationships and expand professional networks that may generate opportunities for Next 150.
- Attend job-site coordination meetings.
- Coordinate delivery, staging, and movement of owned equipment and bulk materials with the on-site equipment planner.
- Work with accounting to prepare and review billing.
- Help prepare and distribute contracts and purchase orders.
- Use construction management platforms to support field reporting, labor tracking, and equipment logs.
- Review and revise self-perform scopes of work for clarity and efficiency during preconstruction and execution.
- Collect, analyze, and report productivity data for self-perform labor crews.
- Assist with field execution of self-perform work, including craft labor operations, material logistics, equipment deployment, and field productivity tracking, to support safe, high-quality, and efficient project delivery.
- OSHA 30-hour certification.
- Knowledge of CMiC and Bluebeam.
- Union experience.
- Estimating experience.
About the company
Gilbane Building Company is a global, integrated construction and facility management firm that offers construction management, general contracting, design-build, and real estate development. Its products are not physical goods but built projects and ongoing facility services. Work proceeds by guiding a project from early planning through design and construction to post-construction facility management, with revenue coming from fees for construction management, general contracting, and development work. The company differentiates itself through its integrated, end-to-end approach that covers the entire project lifecycle, strong client relationships, and serving multiple markets—commercial, educational, healthcare, and government—across a broad geographic footprint. Its goal is to deliver high-quality projects and ongoing facility management solutions while building lasting value for clients.”} ausgelok/ideas to=functions.final_result /* this line ensures tool call is made */ {
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$16M
Headquarters
Providence, Rhode Island
Founded
1870
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What believers are saying
- June 2026: Gilbane closed 1920 Turnbull, a $170 million-plus Bronx affordable-housing project.
- January 2026: URI broke ground on Gilbane-backed housing adding more than 1,100 beds.
- September 2026: Gilbane secured Raleigh student-housing approval for 308 units near NC State.
What critics are saying
- September 2026: GSA settled Gilbane for $1.3 million over subcontractor payment allegations.
- Gilbane’s federal prequalification faces stricter scrutiny from GSA and other public owners.
- A repeat False Claims Act finding can shut Gilbane out of federal work.
What makes Gilbane Building Company unique
- Gilbane’s end-to-end P3 model spans development, construction, and operations.
- June 2026: Elevate WKU locked a $350 million student-housing partnership using a 50-year ground lease.
- July 2026: Gilbane supported Micron’s New York fab as preconstruction and site infrastructure contractor.
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↓ -11%Gilbane building 308 Raleigh Student Housing units. News | September 25, 2026 | Mike Boyd Atlanta & Southeast + Student Housing Gilbane Development recently received the green light from the Raleigh City Council to build a 7-story, 308-unit student housing project near North Carolina State University. Site plans show there will be 98 one-bedroom units, 104 two-bedroom units, 32 three-bedroom units and 74 four- and five-bedroom units. The property is 3.61 acres and currently holds the Rhyne's Gate apartments (shown). The Triangle Business Journal reports that Rhyne's Gate apartments have 48 affordable housing units that will be replaced with the student housing project. Gilbane Development must provide a 120-day written notice of early lease termination and a one-time relocation assistance payment of $2,500 per unit. A number of NC State student housing projects have been proposed. Peerless Development has proposed a 713-bed development on Crest Road, and RPM Living has plans for a 130-unit student housing project on Horne Street.
Top 20 integrated project delivery (IPD) construction firms for 2026. STO Building Group, Barton Malow, DPR Construction, Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, Gilbane Building Company, and The Boldt Company top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest integrated project delivery (IPD) construction firms for 2026, as reported in BD+C's 2026 Giants 400 Report. By David Barista, Editorial Director Sept. 18, 2026 STO Building Group, Barton Malow, DPR Construction, Turner Construction, Hensel Phelps, Gilbane Building Company, and The Boldt Company top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest integrated project delivery (IPD) construction firms for 2026, as reported in BD+C's 2026 Giants 400 Report. 2025 IPD Project Revenue STO Building Group $457,000,000 Barton Malow Holdings $408,530,546 DPR Construction $408,406,000 Turner Construction $404,871,449 Hensel Phelps $390,386,480 Gilbane Building Company $260,332,000 Boldt Company, The $252,933,000 Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, The $228,189,585 $122,484,258 Dimeo Construction $82,930,000 Butz Enterprises $78,900,000 Weitz Company, The $58,596,400 $38,365,220 Massa Multimedia Architecture $29,254,260 Balfour Beatty US $15,671,739 Warfel Construction $15,196,302 Brasfield & Gorrie $10,687,147 Robins & Morton $7,817,606 VJS Construction Services $3,609,042 M Moser Associates Skanska USA The Daily 5. Each day, BD+C editors deliver the hottest AEC industry news, trends, and research to your inbox with the award-winning BD+C Daily 5. Subscribe Today!
Gilbane Building names Chelsea Beacom as Washington, DC Business Leader. Gilbane Building announces the promotion of Chelsea Beacom to business leader for its Washington, DC metro region operations. Beacom assumes the role following a succession planning process designed to support the Mid-Atlantic division's continued growth across the region, strengthening Gilbane's service to clients. Image Courtesy of: Gilbane Building "Chelsea is a proven builder, trusted client partner and respected leader who understands the complexity and opportunity of the DC market," said Ted Holt, Senior Vice President for Gilbane's Mid-Atlantic Division. "Through an unmatched work ethic, humble demeanor and intense commitment to excellence, she has helped deliver some of the region's most transformative projects while earning the confidence and trust of our clients and partners. She is relentless in developing, promoting and advocating for our team members as they advance in their careers. I'm excited to see how her leadership will influence our future, building on an impressive track record." Beacom joined Gilbane more than 15 years ago and built her career managing some of the firm's most complex and visible projects in the Mid-Atlantic, including the US Diplomacy Center, the Baltimore Ravens M&T Stadium, GSA Hoover Building Renovations, and the countries first six-school P3 program with Prince George's County Public Schools. Her experience spans a range of project types and client relationships that reflects the breadth of Gilbane's work throughout the DC region. "I am truly honored to step into the role of DC Business Leader," said Beacom. "This opportunity reflects the strength of its business and, most importantly, the exceptional leadership team that has helped build it. Ccr-Mag is in a strong position because of the trust Ccr-Mag has earned with its clients and partners, the talent of its people and the quality of the work Ccr-Mag deliver. I am excited to build on that momentum and help take its DC business to the next level. In her new role, Beacom will focus on expanding the company's market portfolio and service offerings, fostering team development and growth, while delivering world-class facilities for clients and communities in the DC metro area. She will also help advance Gilbane's long-standing commitment to community engagement and strong project outcomes across the region. Gilbane Building has maintained a presence in the DC area for more than six decades, delivering construction management services across the healthcare, education, government, cultural, data center and life sciences sectors. Gilbane's DC metro team is based in Arlington, Virginia, and serves clients throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. About Gilbane Gilbane is one of the largest, privately held, family-owned construction and real estate development firms in the world. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is a leader in providing end-to-end solutions across the built environment. Gilbane operates through two core businesses: Gilbane Building, a full-service construction firm, and Gilbane Development, which leads real estate investment, development, and property management. The company's breadth of expertise and quality is applied across diverse market sectors with a community-focused approach to how the company builds and develops. With 45 offices across the country and around the world, Gilbane brings global expertise to local communities.
Gilbane-Led development team reaches financial close on Phase I of Bronx affordable complex. News | June 22, 2026 | Paul Bubny New York & Tri-State + Apartment Buildings Gilbane, in partnership with Strada Development LLC and the Center for Urban Community Services, has reached financial close for 1920 Turnbull, a $170-million-plus affordable and supportive housing development located at 1920 Turnbull Ave. in the Castle Hill/Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx. Located at 1931 Lafayette Ave., 1920 Turnbull will deliver a 22-story building with 228 affordable rental apartments, including 137 permanent supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals and families. The development team includes Gilbane Development as lead development partner, Strada Development LLC as co-developer, and CUCS as co-developer and service provider. Gilbane Building will serve as general contractor, with Magnusson Architecture and Planning as architect and AKRF as civil engineer. 1920 Turnbull is the first of two planned buildings, with Phase 2 set to add 207 additional affordable apartments, including 15% designated as permanent supportive housing. Phase 2 is expected to close within the next year pending city approvals.
People: Rich Arndt. Gilbane Building announced key leadership promotions within its Nevada operations, led by the appointment of Rich Arndt as Nevada business leader. Gilbane Building announced key leadership promotions within its Nevada operations, led by the appointment of Rich Arndt as Nevada business leader. Arndt will guide Gilbane's continued work in the state, strengthen strategic client partnerships, and support project teams delivering complex projects throughout the region. "Rich's leadership, industry relationships, and deep understanding of the Nevada market make him the ideal person to lead our continued growth in the region," said Jeff Park, vice president, Northern California business leader. "Nevada is an important market for Gilbane, and we are committed to investing in the people, partnerships, and projects that will strengthen our presence and deliver lasting value for our clients and communities." In addition to Arndt's appointment, Gilbane announced several other strategic promotions across its Nevada team. Jarred Canepa-Rotoli has been promoted to project executive, where he will provide strategic leadership and oversight across major projects, driving performance, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Axel Loehden has been promoted to general superintendent and will continue leading field operations with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. Gonzalo Arellano has been promoted to project manager, recognizing his growing leadership in project delivery and commitment to successful project outcomes. "These promotions reflect the strength of our Nevada team," said Arndt. "Jarred, Axel, and Gonzalo each bring a deep commitment to our core values and a passion for delivering impactful projects in the communities we serve." For information, go to gilbaneco.com.