Senior Design and Construction Project Manager

About Ariel ConstructionAriel Construction is a commercial design-build firm working in New York, Florida, and Texas. We build out and renovate spaces for well-known brands, including Cartier, BVLGARI, Jimmy Choo, Eataly, Braze, Fastly, New York Sports Club, and Luhring Augustine. Our projects include flagship retail, jewelry stores, art galleries, corporate headquarters, restaurants, coffee shops, gyms, and medical suites.Clients sign one contract with us that covers design coordination, budgeting, permitting and expediting, construction, and finishes. Our own crews handle demo, millwork, MEP, and finishes, so we control the schedule and the number we quote is the number the client pays. Our clients come back to us because we finish on time, we don’t play change-order games, and we treat every space as if it were our own.About the RoleWe’re hiring a Senior Design and Project Manager for our Manhattan team. You’ll lead high-profile commercial projects from the first design concept through turnover. You’ll be the main contact for the client, the architect, the engineers, building management, and our field crews. This role combines design leadership with hands-on project management. You’ll turn what a brand wants into buildable drawings, a realistic budget, and a schedule we can stick to, and then make sure the finished space matches. Success here means projects that open on the promised date, at the quoted price, with finishes that meet luxury-brand standards, and clients who come back for their next location.ResponsibilitiesLead commercial design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout, including retail, galleries, offices, hospitality, and fitness, often several at onceRun design development with clients, architects, and engineers. Review drawings for constructability, cost, and code compliance before they go to permittingBuild and manage project budgets, scopes of work, and estimates. Align scope and pricing early to prevent change ordersCreate and maintain project schedules, and sequence in-house crews and specialty trades across demo, framing, MEP, millwork, and finishesManage permitting and expediting with the NYC DOB and other agencies, along with landlord and building approvals, alteration agreements, and COI requirementsCoordinate with building management on access, freight elevators, after-hours work, and the logistics of working in occupied Manhattan buildingsRun client meetings and send weekly progress reports with photo updates, schedule status, and budget trackingReview and approve shop drawings, submittals, finish samples, and millwork details so they meet the design intent and brand standardsDo regular site walks for quality control. Manage punch lists, inspections, and turnover documentationMentor junior PMs and designers, and help improve our processes as we grow into new marketsQualifications7+ years of experience in commercial construction, interior design, or design-build project management, ideally in high-end retail, hospitality, or corporate interiorsProven track record of delivering commercial interior build-outs in New York City from start to finishStrong knowledge of the NYC Building Code, the DOB permitting process, and landlord and building requirements in ManhattanAble to read, review, and mark up architectural, MEP, and millwork drawings. Comfortable with software.Experience with estimating, budgeting, and cost control, and with defending a number in front of a clientExperience with project management tools such as Procore, MS Project, or similarExcellent communication and client-facing skills. Comfortable presenting to brand executives, landlords, and design teamsOrganized, decisive, and calm under tight timelinesNice to have: OSHA 30, PMP, LEED AP, or NCIDQ certification, and experience with luxury retail or gallery projects

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
What We OfferCompetitive salary: $110,000 – $130,000, depending on experiencePerformance bonusesHigh-visibility projects for some of the world’s most recognized brandsDirect access to firm leadership, and room to grow as we expand
Ariel Construction is an equal opportunity employer. xzbcwsv We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.