Project Manager 1

L+M Development Partners LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L+M Development Partners LLC in New York City seeks a Construction Project Manager 1 to oversee portions of complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and safety.

You will lead project teams, develop bidding strategies, coordinate with superintendents and design teams, review subcontracts and purchase orders, monitor costs and forecasts, and ensure compliance with NYC codes and ADA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management.
• Knowledge of NYC building codes and ADA standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• MS Word and Excel proficiency; AutoCAD recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to complete within budget, schedule, and conformance with design documents.
• Develop bidding strategy with PM or Lead PM, including scope, schedule, and leveling; negotiate trades.
• Coordinate a logistics plan with the superintendent for efficient subcontractor work.
• Manage the project team on site and establish priorities.
• Review subcontracts, POs, and requisitions for assigned trades and recommend approvals.
• Hold regular meetings with development, subcontractors, and design team to review shop drawings, lead times, and on-site dates.
• Monitor contractor/vendor pending costs and forecast updates.
• Obtain approvals for project changes and manage DOB TCO/FCO processes.
• Assist in preparing monthly Project Budget Reports and liaise with architect and lending institutions for payments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Areas of Responsibility:

Construction Project Manager 1 will have responsibility of administering portions of projects from beginning to end including preconstruction (budget, schedule, and constructability review), procurement of subcontractors, and construction as well as the financial and safety aspects on a project.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership to the project team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with design documents.
• Develop and execute the bidding strategy with the Senior PM or Lead Project Manager, including development of the project scope, schedule, and leveling, negotiating, and awarding each trade.
• Develop a logistics plan with the superintendent so that the subcontractors complete their work efficiently, in a well-planned and coordinated way.
• Mange the project team onsite and establish priorities.
• For assigned trades, review subcontracts, purchase orders, and requisitions, and recommend for approval.
• Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the development, subcontractors, and design team to review shop drawing preparation / approval, equipment / material lead times and required on-site dates, manpower projections and the project schedule, quality / performance issues on and offsite.
• Monitor contractor/vendor pending costs as reported.
• For assigned trades, reviews and approves all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, financial reports. Ensure that Development is appraised of all deviations from the project deliverables, schedule, and budget, if applicable.
• Obtain approvals for changes to the project that have been generated by the project team.
• Manage the DOB TCO / FCO process. Obtain final acceptance of the work, and signoff for the completed project by governing authorities (DOB, DEP, etc.).
• Assist in preparing the monthly Project Budget Report.
• Meet with the architect and bank / lending institution to review overall project and ensure timely payment of monthly requisition.
• Ensure timely closeout of the subcontracts.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards and other project-related activities, their interfaces, and interdependencies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of New York City building codes as well as ADA standards.
• Responsible for overall safety program and related execution in the field. Strong knowledge of safety compliance including federal, state, and local safety codes.
• Displays strong fact-finding abilities and follows through to resolve issues.
• Determines the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met.
• Ability and willingness to make sound decisions and overcome obstacles.
• Recognizes when problems exist and evaluates the facts to resolve issues efficiently. Seeks assistance from supervisor when necessary.
• Displays leadership abilities and maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to delegate work with proper instruction and authority to complete tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Develops and trains subordinates.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• 5+ years

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MS Word and Excel are required.
• AutoCAD is recommended.