Construction Project Manager

Cantrio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantrio is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. You will oversee interior construction from planning to completion, coordinating schedules, resources, and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.

You will review project plans, track progress, manage RFIs and change orders, and maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated track record in managing interior construction or fit-out projects.
• Experience coordinating office, site teams and external partners.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and value engineering capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Solid understanding of schedules, sequencing and resource planning; PM software helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse project teams.
• Experience with interior finishes, fixtures in high-end settings is preferred.
• Formal education or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interior construction projects from planning through completion on-site in New York, NY.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and subcontractors to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Review plans/specs, track progress, and manage RFIs and change orders.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams.
• Monitor site safety and quality, prepare regular status reports.
• Support value engineering to align outcomes with design intent and cost targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine processes and ensure consistent delivery standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

Budgeting & cost control

Reading construction docs

Scheduling & resource planning

Communication

Interior finishes experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Company Description Cantrio is a contemporary interior finishes and fixtures brand focused on reinventing the interior finishes industry through innovative design and manufacturing. Founded by manufacturing experts with a deep appreciation for luxury products, the company specializes in value engineering to deliver premium interior solutions at previously inaccessible price points. Cantrio custom produces finishes and fixtures that align with modern design standards while maintaining high quality and cost efficiency. Team members collaborate closely with designers, builders, and clients to bring sophisticated, practical interiors to life. The organization values creativity, precision, and a commitment to elevating interior spaces.

Role Description

The Construction Project Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. This role oversees interior construction projects from planning through completion, coordinating schedules, resources, and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Day-to-day responsibilities include reviewing project plans and specifications, tracking progress against timelines, managing RFIs and change orders, and maintaining clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams. The Construction Project Manager monitors job site activities for quality and safety, prepares regular status reports, and supports value engineering efforts to align project outcomes with design intent and cost targets. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to refine processes and promote consistent project delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Strong project leadership skills, including Project Management and Construction Project Management, with a track record of delivering construction or interior fit-out projects.
• Experience in Construction Management and Project Coordination, ensuring smooth communication and alignment between office, site teams, and external partners.
• Proficiency in Budgeting and cost control, including estimating, monitoring expenditures, and supporting value engineering decisions.
• Ability to interpret construction documents, architectural drawings, and specifications, with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Solid understanding of construction schedules, sequencing, and resource planning; familiarity with project management software is beneficial.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse project teams.
• Relevant experience in interior finishes, fixtures, or high-end residential/commercial construction is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical, inclusive workplace practices.