Construction Project Manager

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from pre-construction to completion. The role involves managing contracts, monitoring project status, and resolving issues with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in relevant fields and has over 2 years of experience in the construction industry. The position offers a salary range of $95,000 to $116,000 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts through all project phases.
• Monitor project status and prepare reports.
• Analyze and resolve project issues.
• Assist with significant construction matters.
• Visit field sites regularly and attend meetings.
• Provide support for preparation of scope, cost estimates, and contractor selection.
• Manage capital projects of routine to moderate complexity.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in writing and communication

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Familiarity with Bluebeam

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and it’s tax-exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

This is an entry level position - Salary range $95,000 - $116,000 commensurate with education, training, prior experience.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for representing Phipps Houses and its affiliates’ interests, as project sponsor, through all phases of the construction project. The portfolio includes pre‑construction, construction, and capital improvements. The Project Manager will work in collaboration with a team to support the successful execution of Capital and Construction projects.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Management of contracts through all project phases - planning, design, procurement, construction, and close‑out.
• Monitor project status and prepare status reports to ensure compliance with schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze and resolve project issues; conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues as necessary.
• Assist with significant construction matters such as constructability reviews, submissions, contractor and subcontractor approval, processing payments, RFI responses, delay analyses and schedule control.
• Visit field sites regularly and attend all site meetings.
• For Phipps Houses Services Incorporated, provide support in the preparation of scope, cost estimates, bid comparison/analysis, contractor selection, execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage capital projects of routine to moderate complexity.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.
• 2+ years or more of experience in the construction industry.

Additional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required.
• Proficiency in writing and communication.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks and work with multiple demands.
• Bluebeam is recommended.