Client-Focused Construction Project Manager

O'Leary Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Leary Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to act as the trusted client representative across multiple projects in New York City. You will guide decisions, maintain alignment among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and ownership, and take meaningful ownership while knowing when to elevate issues.

You will lead from planning through closeout, set priorities, and report progress to clients and internal leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5–10+ years in construction management, development, or owner-side PM.
• Experience delivering commercial construction or interior build-out projects.
• Strong understanding of sequencing, budgets, schedules, and procurement.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specs.
• Experience reviewing payment apps, change orders, bids, and submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence leading meetings with clients, consultants, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from early planning through construction and opening.
• Serve as primary day-to-day representative and trusted client advisor.
• Establish project priorities, decisions, and next steps.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Review bids, change orders, and submittals with accuracy.
• Lead meetings and report clearly to clients and leadership.
• Conduct site walks and monitor progress, quality, and sequencing.
• Identify risks early and plan practical resolutions.
• Support procurement, bidding, and negotiation processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Client management

Education

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

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

AI-enabled tools

Job description

O’Leary Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to act as the trusted client representative across multiple projects in New York City. You will guide decisions, maintain alignment among architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and ownership, and take meaningful ownership while knowing when to elevate issues.

You will lead from planning through closeout, set priorities, and report progress to clients and internal leadership.