Construction Project Manager | NYCHA and Affordable Housing

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Project Manager in New York City. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and 5+ years of experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include leading the project team, managing budgets, and ensuring timely completion of projects. The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, along with various benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the construction industry.
• Ability to prepare and submit technical and cost proposals.
• Experience in estimating, bidding, purchase orders, subcontracts, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team from Pre‑Construction through Final Close‑Out.
• Organize and manage the project to ensure safe, timely, quality, and profitable completion.
• Maintain thorough understanding of company and Owner Contract agreements.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficient reading of architectural plans

Problem-solving skills

Effective issue resolution

Strong people skills

AutoCAD experience

Procore experience

Experience in construction planning and management

Maintain relationships with subcontractors

Tools

AutoCAD

Procore

Job description

Construction Project Manager | NYCHA and Affordable Housing

Base pay range: $150,000.00/yr – $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus and Sign‑on bonus

This role demands exceptional communication, team collaboration, innovation, and leadership to foster professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team from Pre‑Construction through Final Close‑Out
• Organize and manage the project to ensure safe, timely, quality, and profitable completion
• Interpret and review designs, architectural drawings, and building specifications for appropriate constructability
• Interface with Client, Architect, Owner Representative, Consultants, Agency & Funding Source Representatives
• Maintain neighbor and community relations
• Maintain thorough understanding of company and Owner Contract agreements and deliverables
• Review and manage subcontracts, bid documents, and proposals
• Write subcontractor scopes of work for all trades
• Verify and approve issuance of change orders and contractor invoices for payment
• Verify and approve all vendor invoices
• Complete all punch list items
• Manage all project documentation
• Control project budget
• Create, maintain and execute the project schedule
• Lead and organize MEP coordination process
• Maintain client satisfaction and alignment to client standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient reading of architectural plans and specifications
• Proactive with strong problem‑solving skills
• Professional with all trades, architects, and clients
• Effective issue resolution in a timely manner
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Procore experience preferred
• Experience in construction planning and management: estimating, bidding, purchase orders, subcontracts, scheduling, cost control
• Ability to prepare and submit technical and cost proposals
• Strong people skills with Owner, Financing, and Design teams
• Maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Consultants on and off the job site
• Active participant of the culture
• Minimum 5 years in the construction industry

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Design, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

Building Construction, Construction, and Residential Building Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Disability insurance
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance