Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager

GFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation for eligible

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY to work on construction projects. This role requires regular attendance in the New York, NY office.

You will manage multiple contracts, coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors, review contract documents, monitor scope, schedule and budget, and support decision-making to keep projects on track and delivered to high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field and 8+ years in construction/design roles.
• At least 4 years managing construction projects across multiple phases.
• Strong understanding of contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working on public sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction across multiple contracts, from planning through closeout
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to keep projects on track
• Review and interpret contract documents, including plans and specifications
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget while identifying risks and solutions
• Support decision-making through clear communication and problem solving
• Contribute to both new construction and major renovation projects

Skills

8+ years of experience in construction

4+ years managing construction across\

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY to work on construction projects. This role requiring regular attendance in New York, NY office.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As an Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager, you will ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance across both design and construction activities, working closely with consultants, contractors, and vendors. You will make timely decisions to support project progress and keep construction efforts moving forward.

You will identify and address design and construction issues early, minimizing risk and preventing costly impacts. This role requires you to manage multiple projects and contracts while balancing coordination, problem solving, and leadership responsibilities across all phases of construction.

Your work will include oversight of new construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects, with a focus on maintaining project schedules, budgets, and overall delivery standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Manage all phases of construction across multiple contracts, from planning through closeout
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to keep projects on track
• Review and interpret contract documents, including plans and specifications
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget while identifying risks and solutions
• Support decision-making through clear communication and problem solving
• Contribute to both new construction and major renovation projects

Education | Experience

What You’ll Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in construction and design-related roles
• At least 4 years managing construction projects across multiple phases
• Strong understanding of contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working on public sector projects

What We Prefer You Bring

• Candidate mush have experience with public projects
• 10-12 years of experience with building construction (New and major renovations)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

For this position, GFT will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa), including any visa renewal during employment.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY

Core Business Hours: Construction hours

Employment Status: Full-Time