Entry Level Project Manager

Job: Entry Level Project Manager
Location: Lenexa KS

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA we bring vision to life through collaboration craftsmanship and commitment. Our teams are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality safe and efficient projects that make an impact in the communities we serve.

Were looking for an Entry Level Project Manager to join our GBA Facility Services team. This role is critical to supporting the Senior Project Manager while independently overseeing assigned projects from planning through closeout. Youll serve as a trusted advisor in both office and field environments ensuring projects are completed safely on time within budget and exceed customer expectations.

What Youll Do

• Support the Senior Project Manager in achieving annual company and department objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GBA Facility Services safety protocols while meeting or exceeding annual safety goals.
• Review and report weekly job progress manpower allocations and job costs during Directors staff meetings.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while representing GBA Facility Services professionally.
• Develop business by securing additional work from existing clients.
• Assist with estimating efforts including site walk-throughs scope reviews and cost estimation.
• Mission critical project experience is a plus.
• Travel to and from job sites as needed to support field operations.
• Operating a motor vehicle on behalf of the company as an essential function of the role.

Assist with Project Execution by:

• Managing project schedules manpower equipment tools and materials.
  Coordinating submittals with support from the Estimating Department.
• Supporting Project Foremen with RFIs change orders and required documentation.
• Advising and assisting Superintendents and Foremen to improve efficiency and communication.
• Ensuring all project documentation (plans specs RFIs change orders) is organized and maintained.

Optimize Resource Management by:

• Assigning and adjusting manpower based on project needs.
• Monitoring productivity and proactively addressing performance concerns.
• Promoting a professional productive and cooperative job site culture.
• Mentoring Superintendents Foremen Journeymen and Apprentices through technical guidance.

Ensure Effective Job Oversight by:

• Reviewing Foremens daily logs for accuracy and completeness (weather safety progress crew details issues).
• Conducting weekly job progress reviews with Project Foremen.
• Collaborating with leadership to minimize overhead costs and validate schedule estimates.

Facilitate Customer Relations by:

• Attending progress meetings inspections and final close-out meetings.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for project communication and issue resolution.

Support Billing & Review Processes by:

• Completing billing accurately and on time.
• Conducting post-project reviews and follow-up training as needed.
• Participating in employee performance reviews with the Senior Project Manager and Directors.
• Act as a professional ambassador for GBA Facility Services when interacting with general contractors engineers architects property managers and owners.

What You Bring

• 2-5 years of Project Management experience within electrical or mechanical projects. Mission critical or complex project experience preferred.
• Experience managing construction or facility services projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety quality and project management best practices.
• Ability to mentor field leadership and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience coordinating project documentation schedules manpower and costs.

Succession & Leadership

• Acts as a backup to the Senior Project Manager as assigned.
• Mentor and supports Superintendents Project Foremen Journeymen and Apprentice Electricians.

Compliance & Standards:

• Follow the GBA Facility Services Project Manager Manual.
• Ensure all work aligns with GBA Facility Services high Safety and Quality Standards.

Travel

• This position requires occasional travel (2-3 times a month on average)
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At GBA Facility Services youll be part of a team that values integrity safety and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Life accident and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
• Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
• Opportunities for training professional growth and advancement

Join Our Team

If youre a motivated project management professional who takes pride in delivering safe high-quality work wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA Facility Services.

At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.