Construction Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager with 2–5 years of construction or real estate project management experience to own multifamily renovations and capital projects in New York City.

You will manage apartment renovations, coordinate with architects, general contractors, and property teams, track budgets and schedules, review drawings, and ensure safety and compliance across occupied properties, with growth opportunities within the firm's real estate operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in construction project management or multifamily renovations.
• Experience managing projects in occupied residential environments preferred.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Excellent communication with contractors and teams.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar PM software is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage apartment renovations and capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop scopes of work and coordinate bids with general contractors and subs.
• Review drawings to ensure alignment with scope and budget.
• Track schedules, milestones and completion dates.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, expeditors, contractors, and PM teams.
• Review RFIs, change orders, invoices, and payments.
• Maintain project documentation, unit status updates and budget tracking.
• Ensure permits and tenant notices are current.
• Assist with punch lists and project closeout.
• Communicate updates and budget variances to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/real estate related field

Tools

Procore

Excel

Job description

Salary: USD85000 - USD120000 per annum

Project Manager – Multifamily Renovations & Capital Projects

Experience: 2–5 years

SUMMARY

Privately held Real Estate Investment firm managing every facet of operations as a fully integrated and Owner-Operator focused on improving and repositioning residential communities throughout New York City. Projects include apartment renovations, unit turns, occupied renovations, common area upgrades, and capital improvement initiatives across a diverse portfolio of properties.

We are seeking a Project Manager with 2–5 years of construction or real estate project management experience who is eager to take ownership of projects, work closely with leadership, and grow into a larger role within the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage apartment renovations, unit turns, occupied renovations, and small-to-mid-sized capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop scopes of work and coordinate bidding with general contractors and subcontractors.
• Review architectural and consultant drawings to ensure alignment with project scope, budget, and operational needs.
• Track project schedules, milestones, and completion dates, proactively identifying and resolving delays.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate with architects, expeditors, contractors, and property management teams throughout the construction process.
• Review RFIs, change orders, invoices, and contractor payment applications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, unit status updates, and budget tracking using project management and accounting software.
• Ensure permits, tenant notices, and project postings are current and properly maintained.
• Assist with punch list management and project closeout activities.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and budget variances to senior leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

• 2–5 years of experience in construction project management, owner’s representation, general contracting, or multifamily renovations.
• Experience managing projects in occupied residential or multifamily environments is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction documents, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Procore, Excel, or similar project management software is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field preferred, but not required with relevant experience.