About the Job
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Construction)
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Key Responsibilities
Project Ownership: Manage multiple concurrent exterior construction and restoration projects (façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, Local Law 11/FISP) from initiation through closeout.
Systems & Process Creation: Introduce, build out, and refine internal project management systems, tracking tools, workflows, and communication standards to optimize operational efficiency.
Team Delegation & Leadership: Delegate tasks effectively to remote team members and field crews to ensure accountability and balanced workloads.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate seamlessly between subcontractors, field site crews, superintendents, remote staff, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers.
Schedule & Timeline Management: Maintain detailed project schedules, track critical milestones, manage delays, and proactively clear operational bottlenecks.
Financial & Cost Tracking:Track budgets, change orders, procurement, and material deliveries to maintain project profitability and schedules.
Procurement & Logistics: Coordinate material shipments and field resources to ensure job sites have necessary equipment and supplies without interruption.
Project Documentation: Oversee RFIs, submittals, permits, field reports, progress updates, change orders, and general project records.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet NYC/NYS building codes, safety regulations, and public project standards.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, regular communication with property managers, NYC/NYS agency contacts, engineers, and internal leadership.
Required Skills & Abilities
Experience: 5+ years of experience in construction project management, specifically managing US-based projects.
Industry Focus: Experience in exterior construction, façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, or related specialty trades.
Leadership & Delegation: Proven ability to delegate effectively, establish PM processes/KPIs, and manage multi-disciplinary teams .
Systems Implementation: Openness to implementing or utilizing modern PM tools and platforms to create clear visibility across active projects.
Operational Process Improvement: Proven track record of taking unorganized project operations and establishing scalable systems, workflows, and transparent KPIs.
Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills; comfortable interacting with executive leadership, clients, engineers, and sub-contractors.
Work Ethic & Autonomy: Proactive, organized, and capable of operating independently without heavy supervision.
NYC / NYS Experience (Highly Desirable): Familiarity with NYC/NYS building codes, Local Law 11 / FISP, landmark guidelines, public works projects, and sidewalk shed/scaffolding setups.
Complex Exterior Scopes: Hands-on experience coordinating restoration projects involving scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, material hoisting, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, and structural repairs on landmark or high-rise buildings.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent practical industry experience preferred.
NYC Stakeholder Network: Established working relationships or previous experience collaborating with NYC architects, engineers, property managers, DOB inspectors, and contractors. (plus!)
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Qualifications
Experience:
5 years experience
