Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment in Manhattan, NY, seeks a Project Manager for commercial interiors construction and tenant improvements. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, typically $2M to $15M, coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in commercial PM, NYC DOB/Building Code knowledge, and proficiency with Procore. A Bachelor's in CM/CE/Architecture plus related certifications is preferred; competitive base salary $130k–$170k with

Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• 3+ years on interior fit-out, tenant improvement, or renovation in NYC metro.
• Track record managing multi-million-dollar projects start to finish.
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code and DOB filing processes.
• Proficiency with Procore or comparable PM software.
• Bachelor's degree in CM, CE, Architecture, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial interior and tenant improvement projects from start to finish.
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
• Act as main contact for owners, tenants, architects, and landlords.
• Coordinate subcontractor agreements and day-to-day field issues.
• Supervise Assistant PMs and Superintendents on assigned projects.
• Build and maintain project schedules and track critical path.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements and site safety programs.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation in Procore or equivalent.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Commercial Construction (JN -082026-85671) Manhattan, New York

Salary: USD130000 - USD170000 per annum

Project Manager, Commercial Interiors Construction, NYC

Location: Manhattan,New York, NY

Job Type: Full-time,long-term position

Pay: $130,000 - $170,000 base plus annual bonus

A growing commercial general contracting and construction management firm in the New York City area is hiring a Project Manager to run commercial interior construction and tenant improvement projects, typically $2M to $15M, across the tri-state market. The firm specializes in high-end interior renovations and fit-outs for corporate, financial, retail, and institutional clients, and closed out 2025 as its strongest revenue year to date.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial interior and tenant improvement construction projects start to finish: preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, execution, closeout
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and change order coordination
• Act as the main point of contact for owners, tenants, architects, and landlord representatives
• Coordinate subcontractor agreements and day-to-day field issues
• Supervise Assistant Project Managers and Superintendents on assigned projects
• Build and maintain project schedules and track critical path
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, local building codes, and site safety programs
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation in Procore or equivalent software

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• 3+ years specifically on interior fit‑out, tenant improvement, or renovation projects in the NYC metro market
• Track record managing projects in the multi-million-dollar range from start to finish
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code and DOB filing processes
• Proficiency with Procore or comparable project management software
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Experience running multiple projects concurrently across different sites

Compensation and Benefits

• $130,000 - $170,000 base, commensurate with experience
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid time off and holidays

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