Construction Project Manager

BRAVO - A Cooperative Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

Reimbursement of professional licenses

Short term disability

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BRAVO is seeking an Associate Program Manager to support multiple ongoing projects for a New York City public agency. The role demands seasoned construction management, program oversight, and the ability to coordinate diverse teams of subcontractors and vendors.

You will report to a Program Manager, oversee scheduling, documentation, and cost control, and ensure quality and policy compliance across all project activities at our New York location.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of work experience in the construction industry.
• At least four (4) years must involve managing all phases of construction on multiple projects.
• Experience interpreting contract documents (specifications, drawings, shop drawings).
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with New York City public agencies strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate construction activities for fast-paced and complex projects.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage project planning, problem-solving, and execution to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of project policies in line with client procedures.
• Uphold quality, compliance, and performance standards across all consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain continuous communication with contractors, client personnel, and senior project staff.
• Review contractor claims and disputes; compile necessary documentation and advise senior management on appropriate resolutions.
• Visit jobsites and support reporting requirements, including daily reports, field purchase orders, weekly unit reports and updates to the two-week lookahead schedules, and monthly updates to the overall construction schedule.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and cost control records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Contract interpretation

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

NYC public agencies experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related field

Job description

INTRODUCTION

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

BRAVO is the partnering of Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE). The cooperative brings together some of the industry’s most distinguished leaders and technical experts, united by their decades of experience modernizing vital infrastructure and iconic facilities throughout the New York metropolitan area. BRAVO delivers value to its clients by offering the full-breadth of architectural, engineering, and construction management services through an efficient organization that is structured to promote attentive client service, responsive project delivery, and quality. Through our offices in New York City and Newark, NJ, BRAVO’s family of companies serve public and private clients covering a wide-range of markets, including education, government, transportation, healthcare, industrial, power, and water.

WHY BRAVO?

At BRAVO, you will find a wealth of opportunities to create the career you’ve always imagined. We support, encourage, and empower our people by providing an environment where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. BRAVO brings amazing people together to make amazing things happen. We’re a diverse collective of thinkers and doers, committed to remaining client-focused, agile, responsive, and accountable to our valued clients and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
• 401(k) WITH MATCH
• ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE
• REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND MEMBERSHIPS
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• COMMUTER BENEFITS
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Location

42 W 39th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10018

Job Type

Full Time, Onsite Monday-Friday (8:30AM-5:15PM)

Job Description

Bradford Construction has an Associate Program Manager opportunity for an experienced Construction Management professional with strong project management skills and a background in supervising fieldwork. This position will report to a Program Manager and will support multiple ongoing projects for a contract with a New York City public agency.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate construction activities for fast-paced and complex projects.
• Coordinate, schedule, and manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage project planning, problem-solving, and execution to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of project policies in line with client procedures.
• Uphold quality, compliance, and performance standards across all consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain continuous communication with contractors, client personnel, and senior project staff.
• Review contractor claims and disputes; compile necessary documentation and advise senior management on appropriate resolutions.
• Visit jobsites and support reporting requirements, including daily reports, field purchase orders, weekly unit reports and updates to the two-week lookahead schedules, and monthly updates to the overall construction schedule.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and cost control records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of work experience as a technical specialist in the construction industry.
• At least four (4) of these years must have been involved in managing all phases of construction work on multiple projects.
• Proven experience in interpreting contract documents (specifications, drawings, shop drawings).
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with New York City public agencies is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education

Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related field.

Salary

$125,000 USD - $145,000 USD

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.