Construction Project Manager

Project Manager – ConstructionNew York, NY (on-site)

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JOB SUMMARYOur client, a leading vertically integrated real estate owner, investor, operator, and developer based in New York City, is hiring a Project Manager for its construction division. Reporting to the Project Executive / Senior Project Manager, the PM will own project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, accounting, and control, while providing technical direction and ensuring quality standards.
RESPONSIBILITIESProject Management: Define project objectives, plans, and performance requirements, and select project participants.Oversee projects from conceptual design through completion, beginning with preconstruction: reading plans and specs, developing scope sheets, and supporting bid leveling and contractor qualification.Project Accounting: Help develop early budgets and schedules; manage the project budget, track expenses, and minimize risk.Manage contracts and change orders, assist in negotiations, and deliver project financial reporting at scheduled intervals.Process RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and payment requisitions within budgetary guidelines.Project Compliance: Understand RXR insurance requirements and help the project executive work with legal and insurance managers to negotiate terms.Prepare site-specific Health and Safety Plans, inspect jobsites, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.Track permit requirements and coordinate with expeditors on filings.Stakeholder Collaboration: Build positive working relationships and coordinate external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and laborers.Liaise with internal teams, including Property Management, Leasing, Asset Management, and Development Services.Reporting: Monitor construction progress, hold regular status meetings with subcontractors, and follow up proactively to keep work moving.Keep project documents complete and accurate, and review deliverables before client presentation.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or technical training, plus 5 to 10 years as a Project Manager with an established construction firm.Conceptual estimating experience in commercial and/or multi-family residential, including commercial-to-residential conversions.Plans and Specs: Reads and interprets plans and specs, generates scope requirements, and critiques shop drawings and submittals.Insurance Compliance: Strong command of insurance requirements; follows up with subcontractors to secure required certifications.Drawings and Design: Understands drawings, basis of design, and constructability; directs design and engineering teams to meet project goals.Drives Results: Makes sound, timely decisions and solves complex problems with strong analytical skills and integrity.Cultivates Innovation: Resourceful; identifies new approaches and improves business processes.Overcomes Challenges: Stays calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.Manages Ambiguity: Adapts approach in real time to shifting situations.Thinks Strategically: Takes a broad view and understands the resource and financial impact of decisions.Builds Relationships: Communicates clearly with every stakeholder and builds strong internal and external networks.
Technology and Overall Knowledge Areas Procore and Bluebeam preferred; Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) required.OSHA 30 and NYC 4-hour Scaffold Training.Knowledge of entitlement and zoning processes in the relevant jurisdiction. xzbcwsv Broad knowledge of all trades (scope, timing, commonly missed scope) and of MEPS systems, including the ability to scope and analyze MEPS bids.