NYC Public School Construction Project Manager

NIKHI CONTRACTING CORP.; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Nikhi Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NYCSCA construction projects from planning through closeout. The role requires hands‑on leadership, coordination with officers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure successful project delivery.

Based in Woodbridge, NJ with frequent NYC site travel, you will manage mobilization, meetings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, costs, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years directly managing NYCSCA construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NYCSCA procedures, documentation, meetings, billing, change orders, RFIs, submittals, inspections, and closeout requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and vendors.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and project schedules.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with Project Officers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Proficiency with standard construction/project management and MS Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between Woodbridge office and NYC project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned NYCSCA projects from mobilization through completion and closeout.
• Attend and lead bi-weekly progress meetings, job meetings, and coordination meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with NYCSCA Project Officers, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare, track, and follow up on RFIs.
• Manage the submittal and shop drawing process and ensure timely approvals.
• Identify, prepare, price, track, and submit change orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor their progress, manpower, and contractual obligations.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and verify completed work.
• Coordinate material procurement and place orders with vendors.
• Review daily reports and monitor daily project activities.
• Perform regular site visits and coordinate with field supervisors.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term project plans.
• Maintain and update the project schedule and identify potential delays.
• Coordinate required project inspections and follow up on deficiencies.
• Prepare and process monthly billing.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, procurement, deliveries, and technical requirements.
• Maintain organized and complete project documentation.
• Proactively identify project risks, schedule impacts, and potential change‑order work.
• Assist with project closeout, punch list completion, final inspections, and required documentation.

Skills

NYCSCA project management

Communication skills

Coordination with stakeholders

Scheduling and planning

Documentation & billing

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Nikhi Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead NYCSCA construction projects from planning through closeout. The role requires hands‑on leadership, coordination with officers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure successful project delivery.

Based in Woodbridge, NJ with frequent NYC site travel, you will manage mobilization, meetings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, costs, and schedules.