Hybrid NYC Project Manager: Design & Construction

About the Work, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 months paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Defined benefit plan after one year

15.5 vacation days

11 paid holidays

Job summary

About the Work, LLC, a New York–based owner's representation firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in NYC. You will lead capital projects from concept through occupancy, ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, budget, and schedule, and you will act as the primary client lead with clear reporting across stakeholders.

Our firm partners with nonprofits and public sector clients, delivering high-impact projects with strong collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in architecture, engineering, construction management or owner’s representation.
• Deep understanding of design and construction administration processes and building systems.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and administering consultant scopes and contracts.
• Experience managing consultant and contractor invoices and requisitions.
• Familiarity coordinating public sector and nonprofit capital projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects end-to-end from pre-development through occupancy, ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Serve as the primary client lead, driving communication, decision-making, and reporting across stakeholders.
• Manage procurement and oversight of consultants and contractors, including RFP processes, contract negotiation, and team performance.
• Oversee project financials and administration, including budget management, cost tracking, and review of invoices, requisitions, and change orders.
• Drive project execution by managing schedules, identifying risks early, and coordinating solutions to keep projects on track.
• Opportunity to grow into full project ownership over time, working closely with senior leadership and taking on increasing responsibility.

Skills

Project management

Client leadership

Communication

Contract administration

Budget & cost control

Job description

About the Work, LLC, a New York–based owner's representation firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in NYC. You will lead capital projects from concept through occupancy, ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, budget, and schedule, and you will act as the primary client lead with clear reporting across stakeholders.

Our firm partners with nonprofits and public sector clients, delivering high-impact projects with strong collaboration.