Lead Construction Project Manager – NYC On-Site

Launching Point; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Launching Point in New York, NY is seeking a Project Manager for its construction division to oversee multi-phase builds from design through completion. You will manage objectives, plans, budgets, schedules, and vendor qualifications while ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The role requires strong coordination with architects, contractors, and internal teams, plus rigorous financial reporting and risk management. On-site leadership is essential for timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or technical training plus 5 to 10 years field experience as a Project Manager with an established construction firm.
• Solid conceptual estimating experience within the construction industry in commercial and/or multi-family residential; commercial to residential conversion.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret Plans and Specs; able to generate scope requirements from plans and specs, review shop drawings and submittals.
• Ensure Project Insurance Compliance: mastery of Insurance requirements and coordination with legal/insurance managers.
• Construction Drawings and Specifications Execution: read drawings and understand the design basis, coordinate Design and Engineering Teams.
• Drives Results: make sound decisions under pressure and move projects forward.
• Cultivates Innovation: identify and implement new opportunities and improve processes.
• Overcomes Challenges: manage crises in a fast-paced environment.
• Manages Ambiguity: adapt leadership style to shifting situations.
• Thinks Strategically: assess resource and financial impact and plan to meet goals.
• Builds Relationships: connect with stakeholders across levels to achieve shared objectives.
• Technology and Overall Knowledge: Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, OSHA 30, etc.

Responsibilities

• Chart objectives and plans, set performance requirements, and select project participants.
• Oversee the construction project through all phases from design to completion.
• Handle preconstruction tasks: read plans/specs, develop scope, and assist with contractor qualifications.
• Assist in early budgets, manage budgets, track expenses, and minimize risk.
• Process contracts, change orders, and RFIs/submittals with proper financial reporting.
• Ensure insurance compliance and safety plans; inspect sites and address deficiencies.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and laborers.
• Hold regular progress meetings and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Review deliverables with clients prior to presentations.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Insurance compliance

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & planning

Team coordination

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

PowerPoint

OSHA 30

Job description

Launching Point in New York, NY is seeking a Project Manager for its construction division to oversee multi-phase builds from design through completion. You will manage objectives, plans, budgets, schedules, and vendor qualifications while ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The role requires strong coordination with architects, contractors, and internal teams, plus rigorous financial reporting and risk management. On-site leadership is essential for timely project delivery.