Daniel J. Gildea
“Leadership is cutting the brush as you go so other’s have a path to follow.”
- Role
- Senior Associate Project Manager at Colliers Engineering & Design
- Location
- Watertown, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel J. Gildea
Nationally Certified Project Management Leader with over 33 years of experience successfully guiding complex design and construction projects from concept to completion. My core strengths are driving goal-oriented team success and delivering projects with exceptional attention to detail. Consistently recognized by leadership for innovative problem-solving, organizational excellence, and firm-but-fair leadership. I thrive on large-scale challenges and believe that with the right team, no project is \"too big.\"
Experience
Senior Associate Project Manager
Mar 2026 — Present · Syracuse, NY, US
As a Senior Project Manager and Associate, I lead the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects that define our regional landscape. My role bridges the gap between technical engineering excellence and firm-wide strategic growth.Core Impact:Portfolio Leadership: Directing a $10M+ portfolio of water infrastructure projects, including shoreline restoration, embankments, pier and breakwater structures, and complex dam/hydro dam complexes.Associate Strategy: Contributing to firm-wide operations, business development, and long-term scaling as part of the senior leadership team.Project Lifecycles: Leading multidisciplinary teams from initial master planning through design, permitting, and final construction.Client Advocacy: Serving as the lead consultant for municipal and private stakeholders, ensuring 100% project alignment with community needs and regulatory standards.Efficiency: Consistently deliver projects under budget through advanced value engineering and proactive risk management.Mentorship: Proudly mentoring a team of 2 engineers and APMs, fostering a culture of technical rigor and professional growth.
Education
Penn State Fayette
37 Semester Hours, Information Technology
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