Project Manager

SLSCO; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Health & Wellness Reimbursements

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Job summary

SLSCO is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale public-sector construction projects in New York City valued at $50M and above. This role involves overseeing project planning, execution, and closeout while ensuring compliance with contract requirements and budget constraints.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience managing similar projects. We offer a collaborative work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably public-sector work in NYC.
• Strong knowledge of AIA contract documents, NYC procurement regulations, and public agency requirements.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and contract compliance on projects $50M+.
• Experience with MWBE compliance, prevailing wage, and certified payroll.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets; track financial performance.
• Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals, and back charges.
• Ensure adherence to NYC agency guidelines and MWBE participation.
• Act as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Project Oversight

Schedule & Budget Control

Contract Administration

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Relations

Team Leadership

Risk & Safety Management

Technology & Reporting Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

CMiC

Textura

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful delivery of large-scale public-sector construction projects valued at $50M and above in New York City. Reporting to a Sr. Project Manager or Project Executive, this role oversees project planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on schedule, budget, contract compliance, and stakeholder relations. The Project Manager ensures adherence to NYC procurement regulations, MWBE and diversity participation goals, prevailing wage requirements, and agency-specific procedures, while fostering collaboration among owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage all phases of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.
• Schedule & Budget Control: Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and budgets; track financial performance, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reports.
• Contract Administration: Oversee change orders, RFIs, submittals, back charges, and other contractual processes in alignment with AIA contract documents and public-sector requirements.
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to NYC agency guidelines (DDC, NYCHA, SCA, etc.), MWBE participation, and prevailing wage/certified payroll obligations.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, and internal teams; provide regular progress reports and lead client-facing meetings.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, and field staff; foster a collaborative and accountable project culture.
• Risk & Safety: Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA and site-specific).
• Technology & Reporting: Utilize project management and financial software (Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Textura) to track performance, maintain documentation, and support executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master's a plus).
• 5+ years of progressive experience managing large-scale construction projects, preferably public-sector work in NYC.
• Strong knowledge of AIA contract documents, NYC procurement regulations, and public agency requirements (DDC, NYCHA, SCA, MTA).
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and contract compliance on projects $50M+.
• Experience with MWBE compliance, prevailing wage, and certified payroll.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Procore, CMiC, Textura, and other project management/financial systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• OSHA 30 certification required; PMP, CCM, or PE preferred.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to contribute to some of New York City's most impactful public-sector projects, working with a collaborative team committed to delivering excellence in construction management. The Project Manager will play a critical role in driving project success, client satisfaction, and long-term community value.

What We Offer:

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Health & Wellness Reimbursements
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

SLSCO is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.