Construction Project Manager - Commercial Interiors

Insight Executive Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Executive Group is seeking a Project Manager with commercial interior experience to join a well-established NYC contractor. You will oversee multiple projects, ranging from office fit-outs to tenant improvements, and take ownership from pre-construction through closeout.

The role suits a junior PM ready to independently manage jobs or a strong APM stepping up to a PM, with a focus on schedule, cost control, and client coordination in a fast-paced NYC environment.

Qualifications

• Must have commercial interior experience.
• Experience with NYC commercial interiors projects or general contractor environments is required.
• Ability to independently run multiple projects or step up from an APM to PM.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple commercial interior construction projects across Manhattan.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate subs, vendors, and field teams.
• Manage budgets, change orders, purchase orders and subcontractor requisitions.
• Review drawings and specifications to identify conflicts and resolve issues.
• Lead project meetings with clients, architects, consultants and subs, ensuring clear communication until project closeout.
• Monitor progress with site Superintendents to maintain quality and safety.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Must have commercial interior experience

We’re working with a well-established NYC commercial interiors contractor looking to add a Project Manager to their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior PM who can independently run their own projects, or a strong APM who is already taking ownership of jobs and ready to make the step up.

The Opportunity & Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple commercial interior construction projects across Manhattan at any given time.
• Manage multiple projects typically ranging from $2M–$6M, alongside smaller projects in the region of $600K.
• Take ownership of projects from pre-construction and planning through execution, turnover and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, vendors and field teams to ensure milestones are met.
• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, change orders, purchase orders and subcontractor requisitions.
• Review drawings, specifications and scopes of work, identifying potential conflicts and resolving issues before they impact progress.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes and other project documentation.
• Lead project meetings with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors, maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate closely with site Superintendents to monitor progress, resolve field issues and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Track procurement, material lead times and deliveries to ensure works remain on schedule.
• Monitor project costs and timelines, proactively addressing delays, scope changes and potential budget overruns.
• Oversee punch lists, inspections, commissioning where applicable and final project handover.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working for a NYC commercial interiors general contractor.
• A strong APM already running their own jobs, or a junior PM capable of independently managing multiple projects.
• Experience delivering commercial interiors projects, ideally across office fit-outs, tenant improvements or similar environments.
• A solid understanding of project scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Someone proactive who takes ownership, can manage competing priorities and drives projects through to completion.

An opportunity to take ownership of multiple projects, work with a respected contractor and continue progressing your career within NYC commercial interiors.