Construction Project Manager in Fresh Meadows

Energy Jobline ZR

Dayhoit (KY)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Project Manager for ground-up residential construction in Queens, NY. You will oversee large-scale projects from preconstruction to closeout, leading a multi-disciplined team to meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in NYC ground-up construction, manages $50M+ projects, and excels in leadership, communication, and financial accountability. Site-based role with a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of project management on ground-up NYC construction.
Experience managing projects valued at $50M+ is strongly preferred.
Track record delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects from preconstruction to closeout.
Strong knowledge of means, methods, drawings, specs, contracts, docs.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills for multiple priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and contracts.
Understanding of budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial accountability.
Proven ability to mentor Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and junior staff.

Responsibilities

Lead project team to develop and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide leadership to Assistants and Engineers.
Identify, manage, and resolve project issues proactively.
Coordinate with ownership, architects, consultants, and field staff.
Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and master project schedules.
Monitor budgets, buyouts, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
Prepare monthly owner/investor reports.
Manage subcontractor buyouts, bids, scope reviews, and procurement.
Review change orders for entitlement and cost impact.
Oversee submittals, long-lead items, and coordination with the design team.
Manage RFIs with complete documentation and timely responses.
Monitor design team response times to maintain schedule.
Lead QA/QC program and coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, operations.
Conduct OAC meetings and record accurate minutes.
Hold weekly subcontractor coordination meetings on sequencing and milestones.
Review monthly owner requisitions and payments.
Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, contracts, and ethics.
Verify permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements with logs.
Coordinate with site superintendents on inspections and closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Reading construction drawings

Budgeting & forecasting

Mentoring

Team coordination

Analytical thinking

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

TimberScan

Textura

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Project Manager – Ground-Up Residential Construction

Location: Queens, NY (Site-Based)

A private real estate developer and general contractor is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee large-scale ground-up residential construction projects in Queens, New York. This is an opportunity to join an integrated development and construction team responsible for delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale ground-up construction projects in New York City and will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates with experience working for a developer, general contractor, or construction manager are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of project management experience on ground-up construction projects in New York City.
Experience managing projects valued at $50 million or greater is strongly .
Successful track record of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects from preconstruction through completion.
Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial accountability.
Proven ability to mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and junior staff.
Proficiency with Procore, TimberScan, Textura, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Working in partnership with the Project Executive, the Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, execution, and financial management of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout. The Project Manager serves as the primary leader of the project team, coordinating with ownership, consultants, subcontractors, and field staff to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the contract documents and company standards. The Project Manager collaborates closely with the Project Executive on major project decisions, client relations, and overall project strategy.

Responsibilities include:

Lead the project team in developing and managing project scope, schedule, and budget.
Provide leadership and oversight to Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff.
Identify, manage, and resolve project issues proactively.
Collaborate with ownership, architects, consultants, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are achieved.
Develop, maintain, and update short-term, mid-term, and master project schedules.
Monitor project budgets, buyout status, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
Prepare monthly project reports for ownership and investors.
Manage the subcontractor buyout process, including preparation of RFPs, bid leveling, scope comparisons, scope review meetings, contract negotiations, and procurement.
Review and evaluate subcontractor change order requests, determining entitlement and cost impacts resulting from design revisions, owner requests, or field conditions.
Oversee the submittal process, including preparation of submittal schedules, review of long-lead procurement items, and coordination with the design team.
Manage the RFI process, ensuring complete documentation, accurate markups, timely responses, and identification of potential cost or schedule impacts.
Monitor design team response times to maintain project schedule and ensure timely distribution of approved documents.
Lead the project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program.
Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams to achieve successful project delivery.
Conduct Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings to review sequencing, scheduling, logistics, safety, and project milestones.
Review and assist in preparing monthly owner requisitions and payment applications.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, contractual requirements, and ethical business practices.
Verify permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements are current and maintain detailed tracking logs.
Coordinate with Site Superintendents regarding inspections, testing, project documentation, punch list activities, and project closeout.
Maintain a proactive focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Certifications

OSHA 62-Hour Site Safety Training (SST)

Physical Requirements

Ability to work full-time on an active construction site.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders.
Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, and access all areas of a construction site when required.

Software Experience