Construction Project Lead – NYC (On-Site)

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an Assistant 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.

We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 with benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction related field.
• 5+ years of full time experience as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields.
• Shall have oral and written communication that is clear and concise.
• Understanding of contract documents such as specifications and drawings.
• The ability to address issues as they arise and solve problems.
• Must be organized and able to manage logistics of multiple projects concurrently.
• Shall have experience in new, rehab and modernization construction projects
• A driver’s license valid in New York State

Responsibilities

• M akes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects; prepares schedules for planning, design and construction.
• Monitors schedules and ensures project completion on time and within cost limitations.
• Provides ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers and the client on project issues.
• Participates in development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations.
• Resolves issues raised in field reports by architects and construction staff.
• Works with architect/engineer of record on change orders, contract documents, shop drawings and other technical matters.
• Issues field memoranda to contractors to enforce contract compliance.
• Uses independent judgement to make on-site decisions.
• Reviews contractors' claims or disputed work and advises senior management on action.
• Visits various job sites as required.
• Performs other related tasks.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Contract documents understanding

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-project logistics management

Experience in new, rehab and moderniza

Driver’s license (NY)

Education

Baccalaureate degree in engineering/architecture/construction field

Job description

GFT is seeking an Assistant 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.

We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $110,000 with benefits and career growth opportunities.