Construction Project Manager (new construction)

Confidential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Project Manager - New Construction to lead ground-up mixed-use affordable housing developments in New York City. You will manage planning, procurement, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and consultants from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Collaborating with architects, engineers, owners, regulators, and field teams, you will ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, and provide regular project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use, or residential construction.
• Experience managing projects through all phases from preconstruction through closeout.
• Knowledge of building systems, commissioning, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Premier).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, documentation, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings, specifications, and constructability issues while proactively identifying and resolving project risks, schedule impacts, and design conflicts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, lenders, agencies, and internal stakeholders, providing regular project updates and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, building codes, permits, inspections, affordable housing funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff to support effective collaboration and successful project execution.
• Coordinate project turnover, punch list completion, closeout documentation, warranties, and final occupancy approvals.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in civil engineering

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Premier

Job description

The Project Manager - New Construction plays a critical role in every phase of a ground up mixed-use affordable housing construction project, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to our company standards for quality, safety, and execution.

In this role, you will be managing project planning, procurement, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, consultants, and construction operations from preconstruction through project closeout. You will utilize your geothermal, Passive House construction, and affordable housing knowledge and best practices. You will work closely with architects, engineers, owners, regulatory agencies, and field leadership teams to deliver successful affordable housing developments and other residential construction projects.

Reporting directly to a Project Executive, you will provide project leadership and collaborate with business leaders across multiple functions to support the mission: to build superior affordable properties that revitalize and strengthen communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, documentation, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings, specifications, and constructability issues while proactively identifying and resolving project risks, schedule impacts, and design conflicts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, lenders, agencies, and internal stakeholders, providing regular project updates and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, building codes, permits, inspections, affordable housing funding requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project activities.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff to support effective collaboration and successful project execution.
• Coordinate project turnover, punch list completion, closeout documentation, warranties, and final occupancy approvals.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use, or residential construction.
• Experience managing projects through all phases from preconstruction through closeout.
• Knowledge of building systems, commissioning, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Proficiency in project management software (Procore, MS Project, Premier)

Preferred

• Experience with affordable housing (LIHTC, HUD, HOME, RAD), public-sector, or nonprofit developments.
• Experience with geothermal and Passive House construction
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Health and Safety Certification.
• New York City Dept. of Buildings (DOB) SST (Site Safety Training) 62 Hour Supervisor Certification.

Candidates who do not currently hold these certifications are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain these applicable certifications, including completion of required training and examinations, within a designated period following employment. The Company will sponsor and cover the cost of required training courses, examinations, and certification fees necessary to obtain these credentials.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction sequencing, and project delivery methods.
• Experience with NYC building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial management and budgeting skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.

Working Conditions:

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s) around New York City.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work.