Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Construction Project Manager to join the construction division of a leading, vertically integrated private real estate owner, investor, operator, and developer headquartered in New York City. Driven by continued growth, the company is adding a Construction Project Manager who will report to the Project Executive or Senior Project Manager and own project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and controls, while offering technical direction and upholding quality standards. The firm is well known and well respected, with strong job security, a busy project pipeline that lets you move from one completed project to the next, and solid benefits. This is a full-time, on-site position in New York, NY, with most work in the NYC metro area.

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Define project goals and plans, set performance requirements, and select project participants.
• Direct each construction project through every phase, from conceptual design to completion.
• Launch projects with preconstruction work, including reviewing plans and specs, writing scope sheets, and supporting leveling interviews and contractor qualification.

Project Accounting

• Help the project executive build early budgets and schedules; manage the project budget, track team spending, and limit project exposure and risk.
• Administer contracts and change orders, support contract negotiations, and deliver project financial reports on schedule.
• Handle RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and payment requisitions, including demand payments, while staying within budget guidelines.

Project Compliance

• Master all insurance requirements and help the project executive work with legal and outside insurance managers to negotiate or waive insurance terms as needed.
• Write site-specific Health and Safety Plans, enforce company safety requirements, and inspect jobsites, correcting deficiencies and resolving issues directly with subcontractors and labor.
• Monitor permit requirements and work with expeditors to complete all filings, following up as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Establish clear communication channels that foster productive relationships among all project participants.
• Coordinate external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and laborers.
• Partner with internal groups such as Property Management, Leasing, Asset Management, and Development Services.

Reporting

• Track construction progress, run regular status meetings with subcontractors, and follow up proactively so workflows move quickly and accurately.
• Verify that project documentation is complete and correct.
• Serve as a key client contact and review deliverables before client presentations.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or technical training, plus 5 to 10 years of field experience as a Project Manager with an established construction firm
• Solid Conceptual Estimating experience in commercial and/or multi-family residential construction, including commercial-to-residential conversions
• Strong Plans And Specs Interpretation, including generating scope from plans and specs and critically reviewing shop drawings and submittals
• Mastery of Construction Insurance Compliance, including supporting the project executive with legal and insurance managers and following up with subcontractors on required certificates
• Ability to understand drawings, basis of design, Constructability, and operational issues while staying focused on business plan goals, and to direct Design And Engineering Teams toward project objectives
• Results-driven Decision Making and strong Analytical Skills for solving complex problems with integrity and keeping projects moving
• Creativity and resourcefulness in improving negotiations, project plans, and business procedures, from small refinements to full Process Improvement
• Composure under pressure in a fast-paced, results-focused environment, and the ability to adapt your approach as situations shift
• Strategic Thinking, with a broad view of resources and financial outcomes and the ability to build plans that hit goals
• Relationship Building and clear, timely Communication across all levels and functions, with strong internal and external networks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• OSHA 30 and NYC 4-Hour Scaffold Training
• Thorough understanding of Entitlements And Zoning processes in the relevant jurisdiction
• Broad knowledge of all trades, including scope, timelines, field execution, and commonly missed scope and exposures
• Understanding of MEP Systems and components, with the ability to scope and analyze MEP bids
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

Preferred

• Construction management software experience (Procore, Bluebeam)

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site, New York, NY
• Benefits: solid benefits package

Joining StaffRight Associates

When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.