Construction Project Manager

Location: Onsite in New York City; initial assignment anticipated in Brooklyn
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Project Executive
Compensation: $135,000–$150,000 annually
Travel: Additional local travel as needed

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage daily construction activities and assigned scopes on large-scale projects. Working with the Project Executive and onsite team, this person will coordinate subcontractors, schedules, budgets, documentation, and project execution through closeout.

This role requires hands‑on GC/CM experience, prior employment with a large, established construction firm, and project management experience on projects valued at $50 million or more. Experience limited to owner’s representation, agency oversight, or developer‑side management does not meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned construction scopes, schedules, milestones, and deliverables through commissioning and closeout.
Coordinate directly with subcontractors, superintendents, clients, consultants, and the project team.
Support subcontractor bidding and buyout; review proposals and negotiate change orders within delegated authority.
Manage budgets, cost forecasts, commitments, cash flow, requisitions, and monthly financial reporting.
Maintain contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documentation.
Conduct regular field walks and inspections to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
Identify risks, resolve project issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget.
Lead assigned team members and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.

Required Qualifications

At least 5 years of relevant construction project management experience within institutional, healthcare, educational, infrastructure, and/or public‑sector construction. Relevant Assistant Project Manager experience may count.
Prior employment with a large, established general contractor or construction management firm.
Hands‑on project management experience on projects with a total value of $50 million or greater , with direct responsibility for defined scopes, budgets, schedules, or subcontractor packages.
Direct experience managing subcontractors and construction execution, with the ability to explain project values and personal responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
OSHA 30 certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Procore or similar construction management software.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work onsite daily at the assigned New York City project location.

Preferred Qualifications

Public‑sector construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Knowledge of NYC construction practices, permitting, and regulatory requirements; comparable major‑market experience will be considered.
Experience through commissioning and final closeout.
Procore experience; Bluebeam familiarity is helpful.

Benefits

401(k), health, dental, vision, and life insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); paid time off; and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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