On-Site Construction Project Lead

Tom Trese Networking LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Manager for its construction division in New York, NY. The role oversees project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance across all phases from design to completion.

You will manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, and reporting while coordinating with architects, contractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering/Construction Management or technical training with 5–10 years field PM experience, and skilled in

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, as well as to use plans and specs to provide detailed review and critique of shop drawings and submittals.
• Ensure Project Insurance Compliance: Demonstrates mastery of Insurance requirements. Able to assist the PX with engaging legal and outside insurance managers to negotiate and waive insurance terms as requested while following up with subs to ensure timely procurement of required certifications.
• Construction Drawings and Specifications Execution: Ability to read and understand drawings and the basis of design as well as constructability and operational issues while maintaining focus on business plan requirements. The ability to control and direct the Design and Engineering Teams to achieve project goals.
• Drives Results: Able to make sound and timely decisions based on multiple factors and reach solutions to complex problems. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and the integrity to make the right call to keep the organization, projects, and/or opportunities moving forward in a timely, organized fashion.
• Cultivates Innovation: Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness by identifying and implementing new opportunities and approaches to negotiations, project plans, and business procedures. Seeks out opportunities to identify, analyze, and bring improvement to the existing business processes from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
• Overcomes Challenges: Faces and tackles unforeseen challenges. Comfortable in a fast-paced results-driven environment while performing under pressure and scrutiny. Manages crisis while remaining calm and levelheaded.
• Manages Ambiguity: Readily adapts personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavioral approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Thinks Strategically: Ability to take a broad perspective when approaching an issue, making decisions, and managing processes. Understands the impact inside and outside of the organization regarding resources and financial outcomes and can develop a plan to execute against goals.
• Builds Relationships: Ability to effectively convey information, in a timely fashion, with a clear understanding of needs and communication styles of each stakeholder. Relates comfortably with people across all levels and functions and works cooperatively to achieve shared objectives. Builds strong external and internal networks.

Responsibilities

• Chart out project objectives and plans while setting performance requirements and selecting project participants.
• Oversee the construction project in every phase from conceptual design through completion.
• Begin project with the required preconstruction tasks including reading plans and specs, developing scope sheets, and assisting with leveling interviews and contractor qualifications.
• Assist the project executive in the development of early budgets and schedules. Manage the project budget, track team expenses, and minimize exposure and risk in the project.
• Process and manage contracts, change orders, and assist in negotiating contracts. Deliver project specific financial reporting at scheduled intervals.
• Process RFIs/Shops/Submittals, and Payment Requisitions, including demand payments while maintaining strict adherence to the budgetary guidelines.
• Understand all Insurance requirements and assist the project executive in engaging legal and outside insurance managers to negotiate and waive insurance terms as requested.
• Prepare site specific Health and Safety Plans. Adhere to all safety requirements and inspect jobsites for deficiencies, ensuring their correction and addressing any issues with subcontractors and labor directly.
• Track permit requirements and coordinate with expeditors to complete all filings, following up when necessary.
• Develop effective communication and mechanisms for creating positive working relationships among all project participants.
• Coordinate the efforts of all external project stakeholders including architects, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, and laborers.
• Liaise with internal stake holders including Property Management, Leasing Team, Asset Management and Development Services.
• Monitor the progress of the construction activities and hold regular status meetings with all the sub-contractors. Regularly and proactively follow up to ensure all requirements and workflows move rapidly and accurately to advance the project.
• Ensure project documents are complete and accurate
• Act as a key link with the clients and review the prepared deliverables prior to client presentation.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract management

Subcontractor coordination

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or technical training

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

OSHA 30

NYC Scaffold Training

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC is seeking a Project Manager for its construction division in New York, NY. The role oversees project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and compliance across all phases from design to completion.

You will manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, and reporting while coordinating with architects, contractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering/Construction Management or technical training with 5–10 years field PM experience, and skilled in