On-Site Interior Finishes Project Lead in NYC

Cantrio; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantrio is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. You will oversee interior construction from planning to completion, coordinating schedules, resources, and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.

You will review project plans, track progress, manage RFIs and change orders, and maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated track record in managing interior construction or fit-out projects.
• Experience coordinating office, site teams and external partners.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and value engineering capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications.
• Solid understanding of schedules, sequencing and resource planning; PM software helpful.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse project teams.
• Experience with interior finishes, fixtures in high-end settings is preferred.
• Formal education or equivalent practical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interior construction projects from planning through completion on-site in New York, NY.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and subcontractors to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Review plans/specs, track progress, and manage RFIs and change orders.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams.
• Monitor site safety and quality, prepare regular status reports.
• Support value engineering to align outcomes with design intent and cost targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine processes and ensure consistent delivery standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

Budgeting & cost control

Reading construction docs

Scheduling & resource planning

Communication

Interior finishes experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Cantrio is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY. You will oversee interior construction from planning to completion, coordinating schedules, resources, and subcontractors to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.

You will review project plans, track progress, manage RFIs and change orders, and maintain clear communication with clients, designers, and field teams.