Construction Project Manager

FDN Partners Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FDN Partners Search's client in New York seeks a Project Manager to oversee a ground-up passive house residential development, managing budget, schedule, buyout, and owner/design team coordination to meet passive house standards.

You will lead meetings with owner, architect, and subcontractors, coordinate with the design team and certifier, ensure envelope, air barrier, and mech systems achieve certification, and work with the NYC DOB throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience on ground-up housing developments.
• Experience managing a certified passive house project (PHIUS or Passive House Institute).
• Strong knowledge of passive house principles (airtightness, thermal bridging, insulation, mechanical ventilation).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, contracts, and subcontractor buyout on full-scope projects.
• Solid understanding of NYC DOB codes, permits, and inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs, including passive house envelope detailing.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication with owners, design teams, and contractors.
• OSHA-30 certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall project schedule and budget, tracking costs against the GMP/budget and flagging variances early
• Manage the buyout process and subcontractor contracts, including scope review, change orders, and payment applications
• Coordinate closely with the design team, consultants, and passive house certifier to ensure envelope, air barrier, and mechanical systems meet certification requirements
• Lead project meetings with the owner, architect, and subcontractors, driving decisions and following up on open items
• Partner with the Superintendent on sequencing, logistics, and resolving field issues that affect schedule or budget
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and the overall documentation log, ensuring timely turnaround from design team and subcontractors
• Coordinate with the NYC DOB on permitting, inspections, and sign-offs across the project lifecycle
• Track and report on passive house-specific milestones (e.g., blower door testing, envelope QA/QC) alongside standard project reporting

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Subcontractor buyout

Passive house

Construction drawings

Leadership

Communication

OSHA-30

Tools

Procore

Job description

Our client is a vertically integrated developer-builder with a track record of more than 4,000 units delivered across the New York City market, combining in-house development with hands-on general contracting on complex, high-performance ground-up projects.

They’re looking for a Project Manager to oversee a ground-up passive house residential development, running the project; budget, schedule, subcontractor buyout, and owner/design team coordination while holding the project to certified passive house performance standards throughout.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall project schedule and budget, tracking costs against the GMP/budget and flagging variances early
• Manage the buyout process and subcontractor contracts, including scope review, change orders, and payment applications
• Coordinate closely with the design team, consultants, and passive house certifier to ensure envelope, air barrier, and mechanical systems are designed and executed to meet certification requirements
• Lead project meetings with the owner, architect, and subcontractors, driving decisions and following up on open items
• Partner with the Superintendent on sequencing, logistics, and resolving field issues that affect schedule or budget
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and the overall documentation log, ensuring timely turnaround from design team and subcontractors
• Coordinate with the NYC DOB on permitting, inspections, and sign-offs across the project lifecycle
• Track and report on passive house-specific milestones (e.g., blower door testing, envelope QA/QC) alongside standard project reporting

Experience

• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager on ground-up market rate or affordable housing
• Prior experience managing a certified passive house project (PHIUS or Passive House Institute) required
• Strong understanding of passive house principles, including airtightness, thermal bridging, continuous insulation, and mechanical ventilation (ERV/HRV) systems
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and subcontractor buyout on a full-scope ground-up project
• Strong working knowledge of NYC DOB codes, permitting, and inspection requirements
• Confident reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications, including passive house envelope detailing
• Strong leadership and communication skills, comfortable managing owner, design team, and subcontractor relationships
• OSHA-30 certification required; familiarity with Procore or similar project management software preferred