K-12 School Construction Manager – NY Projects

Gannett Fleming; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY. The role requires regular attendance in the NYC office and will oversee school construction projects with emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule.

You will coordinate with consultants, vendors, and clients to ensure projects meet contract requirements. The position demands strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a degree in engineering/architecture/construction and 5+

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full time experience as a technical specialist in construction and design fields.
• Oral and written communication that is clear and concise.
• Understanding of contract documents (specifications and drawings).
• Ability to address issues and solve problems; manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Decide phasing and scheduling; prepare schedules for planning, design, construction.
• Monitor schedules; ensure on-time completion within budget.
• Interface with contractors, managers and client on project issues.
• Develop and issue project procedures; review policies.
• Resolve issues raised in field reports by architects and staff.
• Work with architect/engineer of record on change orders and drawings.
• Issue directives to enforce contract compliance; on-site decisions.
• Review contractor claims and advise senior management.
• Visit job sites as required; perform related tasks.

Skills

Construction management experience

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Job description

GFT is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in New York, NY. The role requires regular attendance in the NYC office and will oversee school construction projects with emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule.

You will coordinate with consultants, vendors, and clients to ensure projects meet contract requirements. The position demands strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a degree in engineering/architecture/construction and 5+