Construction Manager | Energy Retrofit Projects | $100K–$180K

Purple Cow Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting for a Construction Manager for energy retrofit projects in New York City. This full-time, on-site role oversees major retrofit initiatives, coordinating design input, subcontractors, scheduling, and project documentation.

You will manage cost, quality, safety, and schedule, lead meetings with subcontractors and ownership representatives, and maintain detailed construction schedules and CM systems. Immediate project assignment in Queens, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; 6+ years of professional experience REQUIRED.
• Knowledge of the construction process REQUIRED.
• Experience with field operations and construction means and methods REQUIRED.
• Ability to identify, correct, and avoid potential schedule, budget, and quality issues REQUIRED.
• Ability to make project decisions while considering cost, schedule, and impact to customer operations REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and constructability input during project design.
• Coordinate the bid process, including pre-bid walkthroughs.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Coordinate the project submittal process.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Direct construction meetings involving subcontractors, project teams, and ownership representatives.
• Maintain detailed three-week construction schedules and support updates to the overall project schedule.
• Monitor construction progress against contractual completion dates.
• Ensure construction specifications and project requirements are followed.
• Establish and maintain quality-control procedures and safety practices.
• Provide assignments, direction, and mentorship to project staff.
• Manage project cost-control and forecasting systems.
• Prepare monthly cost-versus-budget reports for project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Cost control

Scheduling

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction-management software

Job description

Construction Manager | Energy Retrofit Projects | $100K–$180K
New York, NY | On-Site | Full-Time

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Construction Manager for a full-time, on-site opportunity in New York City. This position oversees major energy-retrofit construction projects and is responsible for construction coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, quality control, cost management, and project documentation.

IMPORTANT: The immediate project assignment is located in Queens, NY.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Oversee construction activities across major energy-retrofit projects.
• Provide cost and constructability input during the design phase.
• Coordinate bidding, subcontractor administration, construction scheduling, and project execution.
• Lead construction meetings with subcontractors, project teams, and ownership representatives.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, cost, and schedule performance.
• Serve as a liaison between subcontractors and engineers to support compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain project documentation and construction-management systems.

COMPENSATION

• $100,000–$180,000 annual salary

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Full-Time
• On-Site
• New York, NY
• Immediate project assignment in Queens, NY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide cost and constructability input during project design.
• Coordinate the bid process, including pre-bid walkthroughs.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Coordinate the project submittal process.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Direct construction meetings involving subcontractors, project teams, and ownership representatives.
• Maintain detailed three-week construction schedules and support updates to the overall project schedule.
• Monitor construction progress against contractual completion dates.
• Ensure construction specifications and project requirements are followed.
• Establish and maintain quality-control procedures and safety practices.
• Provide assignments, direction, and mentorship to project staff.
• Manage project cost-control and forecasting systems.
• Prepare monthly cost-versus-budget reports for project stakeholders.
• Maintain construction-management software in accordance with company procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another construction-related field with 6+ years of professional experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required skills and abilities REQUIRED
• Knowledge of the construction process REQUIRED
• Experience with field operations and construction means and methods REQUIRED
• Ability to identify, correct, and avoid potential schedule, budget, and quality issues REQUIRED
• Ability to make project decisions while considering cost, schedule, and impact to customer operations REQUIRED
• Ability to lead and coordinate subcontractors and project teams REQUIRED
• Strong organizational and project-documentation skills REQUIRED
• Ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously REQUIRED
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills REQUIRED
• Ability to maintain and develop client relationships REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems in commercial or institutional facilities
• Knowledge of the design and commissioning process
• Experience with boilers, chillers, air-handling units, and electrical-power upgrades
• Experience working on projects involving New York City or New York State agencies
• PMP certification or interest in obtaining PMP certification