Project Manager

Laland Baptiste LLC; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, public-sector projects, contractor oversight, and multi-phase construction operations.

This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring compliance with contract documents, project schedules,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience; at least 4 years in a Senior PM capacity overseeing $10M+ projects.
• Experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects incl. education, healthcare, institutional or government-funded.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, specifications, and public procurement.
• Experience with multi-phase renovations and occupied facilities.
• Proficiency with scheduling software including Primavera P6 and Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, QC procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects from planning through completion.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with plans and specs.
• Oversee daily field activities, inspections, and QC.
• Conduct regular progress, scheduling, and coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors to resolve issues.
• Monitor schedules, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Review change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
• Escalate project concerns, schedule impacts, and risks to senior management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and contractual compliance.
• Maintain project records and provide regular progress updates.
• Coordinate activities within occupied facilities with minimal disruption.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation throughout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem solving

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Manager – Construction Management

Position: Project Manager

Department: Construction Management

Reports To: Senior Management / Project Executive

Location: Albany, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $55-60/hr

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.

Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.

Position Summary

Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, public-sector projects, contractor oversight, and multi-phase construction operations.

This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring compliance with contract documents, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and project requirements.
• Oversee daily construction activities, field inspections, project documentation, and quality control.
• Conduct regular progress meetings, scheduling meetings, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve construction-related issues.
• Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain project milestones.
• Review and manage change orders, contractor payment applications, and project-related documentation.
• Identify and **escalate** project concerns, schedule impacts, and potential risks to senior management.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Coordinate construction activities within occupied or operational facilities while minimizing disruptions.
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation throughout the construction process.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience, including at least 4 years in a Senior Project Manager capacity overseeing projects valued at $10 million or more.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience with public-sector construction projects, including educational facilities, healthcare facilities, institutional buildings, or other government-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, drawings, and public procurement procedures.
• Experience with multi-phase renovations, capital improvement projects, and construction within occupied facilities.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software, including Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, quality control procedures, and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or other relevant professional certification.
• Previous experience managing large-scale public-sector capital improvement projects.
• Experience overseeing complex, phased renovations in active or occupied facilities.
• Familiarity with New York State construction practices, regulations, and public-sector project requirements.

Benefits of working at Laland Baptiste

• Medical / Prescription Plan
• Dental / Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Baptiste University-Continuing Education
• Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer