Ground-Up Multifamily PM — Sustainable Construction Leader

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Project Manager for ground-up multifamily and affordable housing development in New York City. You will lead ground-up projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating design teams, vendors, and regulators while managing schedules, budgets, and procurement.

A strong background in high-performance building systems is preferred. The role requires 5+ years in ground-up multifamily/construction, NYC code knowledge, and proficiency with Procore/MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience in ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, mixed-use, or residential construction.
• Experience managing projects through preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
• Knowledge of NYC building codes, permitting, DOB processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, Premier, or similar project management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ground-up residential and affordable housing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Review drawings and specifications and identify constructability issues, design conflicts, and project risks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Monitor costs, schedules, quality, and overall project performance.
• Serve as primary point of contact for owners, consultants, lenders, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, commissioning, turnover, punch list, warranties, and final occupancy approvals.
• Oversee building systems, including HVAC, geothermal/heat pump systems, BMS/building automation, and other high-performance technologies.
• Ensure projects comply with building codes, sustainability requirements, affordable housing requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Skills

Ground-up projects

Budget management

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

BMS knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

DOB/OSHA certifications (preferred)

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Premier

Job description

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Project Manager for ground-up multifamily and affordable housing development in New York City. You will lead ground-up projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating design teams, vendors, and regulators while managing schedules, budgets, and procurement.

A strong background in high-performance building systems is preferred. The role requires 5+ years in ground-up multifamily/construction, NYC code knowledge, and proficiency with Procore/MS