Construction Project Manager - Field

Equiliem; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,279 - 74,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking a Construction Project Manager for field-based oversight on capital construction projects across design, construction, and closeout. You will coordinate field activities, monitor contractor performance, support inspections, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while maintaining project documentation.

The role requires experience with large-scale infrastructure, collaboration with contractors and engineering teams, and travel between project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience managing engineering or construction projects.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience or PM on a large or complex project.
• Experience supporting or managing projects valued at $20 million or greater.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, or an associate degree in Engineering.
• Current OSHA 30 certification required.
• Current eight-hour Lead Awareness certification required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, estimating, field operations, and capital construction practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; Access preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field and project management support for capital construction projects.
• Assist with oversight of design consultants performing project assessments and condition surveys.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure contract compliance, quality, and safety.
• Perform field inspections and support quality assurance, quality control, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, consultants, operations personnel, and engineering teams.
• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Prepare daily reports, field reports, safety inspections, quality documentation, field sketches, estimates, change order scopes, and work order packages.
• Coordinate access requests and project support services for construction activities.
• Assist with project budgeting, scheduling, estimating, and overall coordination.
• Monitor compliance with workplace safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Organize project records and prepare reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Support project execution from planning through final completion while maintaining schedule and quality.
• Travel between project sites as required to support field operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field PM

Contract compliance

Safety standards

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

CADD

Job description

Construction Project Manager - Field
New York, NY 10004
Pay: $46.00 per hour
26-07873

Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager provides field-based project management support for capital construction projects throughout the design, construction, and project closeout phases. This role is responsible for coordinating field activities, monitoring contractor performance, supporting inspections, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations. The ideal candidate has experience managing large-scale construction projects, working collaboratively with contractors and engineering teams, and supporting complex infrastructure projects in active construction environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide field and project management support for capital construction projects.
• Assist with oversight of design consultants performing project assessments and condition surveys.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Perform field inspections and support quality assurance, quality control, and project closeout activities.
• Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, consultants, operations personnel, and engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Attend project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Prepare daily reports, field reports, safety inspections, quality documentation, field sketches, estimates, change order scopes, and work order packages.
• Coordinate access requests and project support services required for construction activities.
• Assist with project budgeting, construction scheduling, estimating, and overall project coordination.
• Monitor compliance with workplace safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Organize project records and prepare reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Support project execution from planning through final completion while maintaining schedule and quality objectives.
• Travel between project sites as required to support field operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of full-time experience managing engineering or construction projects.
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience or experience serving as a Project Manager on a large or complex construction project.
• Experience supporting or managing construction projects valued at $20 million or greater.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited college, or an associate degree in Engineering.
• Current OSHA 30 certification required.
• Current eight-hour Lead Awareness certification required.
• Ability to obtain required Right-of-Way access and successfully complete Track Safety training.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, estimating, field operations, and capital construction practices.
• Experience with field inspections, contractor coordination, change orders, project documentation, and construction reporting.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Access experience preferred.
• CADD experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work primarily in the field and travel between multiple project locations.
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to work safely in active construction, transit, or industrial environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited college required, or an associate degree in Engineering.

Work Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of engineering or construction project management experience.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, transportation, transit, rail, station, communications, electrical, or public works construction projects preferred.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams.
• Experience with field inspections, project documentation, scheduling, estimating, safety compliance, and project closeout activities.
• Experience supporting complex capital construction projects preferred.

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About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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