Lead Project Manager - General Construction

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Career growth

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Lead Project Manager in White Plains, NY, to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, taking ownership of execution, financial performance, scheduling, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction project management with strong contracting or CM background and proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors. This is a senior, hands-on role in a growth-minded firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Strong General Contracting or Construction Management background.
• Experience managing complex commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, education, or public projects.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and payment applications.
• Coordinate between owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor buyout while maintaining cost and schedule objectives.
• Work with the Superintendent to ensure safety and timely completion.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to stay on budget and schedule.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and value engineering.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Lead Project Manager - General Construction

Location: White Plains, NY

Compensation: $160,000-$200,000+ base, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

A well-established, family-oriented General Contractor and Construction Management firm is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to join its growing Westchester County team. The company has been operating for more than 50 years and has a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, education, and public-sector construction projects.

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a hands-on organization where Project Managers have significant ownership over their projects and work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field leadership.

The Role

The Lead Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, taking primary responsibility for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client relationships.

• Lead projects through the full construction lifecycle, including preconstruction, buyout, construction, and closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and payment applications
• Lead coordination between owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor buyout while maintaining project cost and schedule objectives
• Work closely with the Superintendent and project team to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on schedule
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, value engineering, and project planning
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other project staff

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Strong General Contracting or Construction Management background
• Experience managing complex commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, education, or public projects
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction documents, estimating, scheduling, and project controls
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Ability to lead a project team and operate independently
• Proficiency with standard construction/project management software

Compensation & Benefits

• $160,000-$200,000+ base salary
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 100% Medical and other insurance benefits
• Long-term career growth within an established organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment