Construction Project Manager

Confidential; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial fit-outs, hospitality, and renovation projects across a growing East Coast portfolio. You will provide on-site leadership, manage budgets, schedules, and critical path execution from pre-construction to handover.

Reporting to executives, you will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, leverage modern PM software and real-time dashboards, and ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness as

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of project management in commercial fit-outs, hospitality, or real estate.
• Track record leading $5M–$25M+ capital builds across at least 3 full cycles.

Responsabilités

• Balance strategic planning with hands-on site leadership across active builds.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors across projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, master schedules, and contingencies.
• Direct competitive bidding, evaluate proposals, and award contracts.
• Provide daily on-site leadership to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate with Operations for seamless handover to live operations.
• Utilize PM software and dashboards for reporting and tracking.
• Track critical path milestones and CapEx forecasts; escalate risks with solutions.

Connaissances

Project management

Site leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Formation

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Outils

PM software

Dashboards

AI tools

Description du poste

We are seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee construction, fit-out, and renovation projects across an expanding commercial and hospitality portfolio. Reporting to executive leadership, you will hold full accountability for projects from pre-construction through opening and handover.

Collaborating with executives and external partners, you will manage capital projects with end-to-end operational authority, focusing on site leadership, budget management, and critical path execution.

***Candidates must be based in a major East Coast metropolitan area.

Why This Role

• Full Ownership: Serve as primary decision-maker accountable for quality, timeline, and budget.
• Executive Access: Work directly alongside leadership with minimal organizational layers.
• Modern Operations: Leverage digital tools and dashboards for real-time reporting and site coordination.
• High-Performance Culture: Join an operational team focused on excellence and project delivery.

What You’ll Do

Balance strategic planning with hands-on site leadership while managing internal teams, contractors, and vendors across active builds.

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Collaborate on initial scoping, layout reviews, and site feasibility studies.
• Develop and track project budgets, master schedules, and contingencies, adjusting transparently as conditions evolve.
• Lead plan reviews and constructibility assessments prior to construction.
• Direct competitive bidding, evaluate proposals, and make contractor award recommendations.
• Oversee General Contractors and vendors through direct, transparent communication.
• Provide daily on-site leadership to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Manage specialized trade packages including MEP, millwork, lighting, and acoustics.
• Track critical path milestones, CapEx forecasts, and weekly status, escalating risks early with solutions.

Project Closeout & Operational Handovers

• Guide consultant teams through required inspections and sign-offs.
• Manage punch list items to ensure complete finish quality prior to handover.
• Coordinate with Operations and Facilities teams for seamless transitions to live operations.

Technology, Data & Reporting

• Modern Tooling: Utilize AI and software for administrative tracking and documentation.
• Real-Time Dashboards: Maintain clear dashboards for budget, schedule, and risk visibility.
• Data-Driven: Use project metrics to identify trends, test assumptions, and inform decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopt standard workflows and technology that enhance project efficiency.

What We Look For

• Ownership Mentality: Acts as the central link across stakeholders, thriving on end-to-end project accountability.
• Site Leadership: Brings a practical, hands-on approach to proactive problem-solving on active builds.
• Technical Expertise: Possesses deep knowledge of commercial construction and complex MEP systems.
• Organization & Precision: Strong tracking, scheduling, and documentation skills across multi-trade builds.
• Proactive Problem-Solver: Identifies schedule risks or procurement conflicts early and implements solutions.
• Commercial Insight: Understands business goals and the operational impacts of project execution.
• Direct Communication: Communicates transparently and addresses issues promptly with stakeholders.
• Tech-Forward: Employs modern PM software to streamline reporting and workflow tracking.

Role Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of project management experience in commercial fit-outs, hospitality, retail, or real estate.
• Track record leading $5M–$25M+ capital builds as the primary PM across at least 3 full-cycle projects.
• Strong command of scheduling, budget control, and trade management.
• Experience with local permitting, municipal inspections, and sign-off workflows.
• Ability to travel up to 25–30% across regional project sites.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with modern PM software, dashboards, and automated tools.

Compensation:

This job description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational priorities and project requirements.

• Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 per year, plus bonus