Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Project Manager for commercial construction in Manhattan, NYC. The role oversees interior fit-out and tenant improvements from preconstruction through closeout on projects typically ranging from $2M to $15M.

Requires 7+ years PM experience, NYC Building Code knowledge, and proficiency with Procore. Full-time with strong benefits; relocation or market consideration may apply based on experience.

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
• Track record managing multi-million-dollar projects 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

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

Skills

Project management

NYC Building Code knowledge

DOB filing

Procore proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Job description

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

Salary: USD130000 - USD170000 per annum

Project Manager, Commercial 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