Project Manager (Construction/MEP)

Willdan Energy Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesys Engineering, a Willdan company, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead NYC-based projects. You will oversee field operations, coordinate multi-stakeholder clients, and ensure safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of construction means and methods experience, with strong MEP/HVAC/Boilers and Chillers knowledge, and SST-62 safety certification.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of professional experience in field operations and construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of MEP, HVAC, Boilers, and Chillers in commercial/institutional/public sector facilities.
• OSHA SST-62 safety certification is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to relay authority to clients/subcontractors.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage extensive project documentation and multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full construction process and ensure progress aligns with baseline and CPM schedules.
• Provide cost and constructability input during design; coordinate the bid process including pre-bid walkthroughs.
• Manage RFIs and submittals using Procore, e-builder, or Submittal Exchange; prepare Change Order packages and logs.
• Schedule, supervise, and coordinate contractor and subcontractor activities; lead construction meetings and document minutes.
• Foster a safety-first, quality-focused project culture; ensure compliance with specifications and QC procedures.
• Maintain and develop relationships with high-needs clients, educating them on construction processes and addressing concerns professionally.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and coordinate with contractors on detailed look-ahead schedules.

Skills

Field operations

Construction means/methods

Client relationship mgmt

Schedule management

Communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Procore

e-Builder

Submittal Exchange

Contract Manager

Job description

Job Overview

Title: Project Manager (Construction)

Department: Operations / Construction Management

Supervises: Subcontractors and Junior Project Staff

Role Type: Full time

Location: New York City Metro Area

About the Company: Genesys Engineering, a Willdan company, is a national full-service design-build engineering and energy services company (ESCO). We provide best-in-class services across the project lifecycle—from identification and design to implementation and measurement. Our expertise spans energy efficiency, HVAC systems, and building consulting, with a focus on higher education, government, and industrial facility markets.

About the Position: We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee all facets of our New York City-based projects. The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of experience with a strong background in field operations and construction means and methods. You will be responsible for leading projects confidently, managing multi-stakeholder client relationships, and applying innovative management techniques to maximize performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight: Manage the full construction process, ensuring projects progress according to the baseline and CPM schedules. Advise senior management on schedule impacts and recovery plans.

Design & Bid Coordination: Provide cost and constructability input during the design phase. Coordinate the bid process, including pre-bid walkthroughs.

Technical Administration: Manage RFIs and the submittal process using platforms such as Procore, E-builder, or Submittal Exchange. Compile detailed Change Order packages and maintain logs.

Field Coordination: Schedule, supervise, and coordinate all contractor and subcontractor activities. Lead construction meetings and generate formal minutes for stakeholders.

Safety & Quality Culture: Create and enforce a project culture of safety. Ensure all work complies with project specifications, drawings, and quality control procedures.

Client Management: Maintain and develop relationships with high-needs clients, effectively educating them on the construction process and responding to concerns professionally.

Reporting: Prepare monthly progress reports and work with contractors to develop detailed "look-ahead" schedules.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3–8 years of professional experience in field operations and construction means and methods.

Technical Knowledge: Required knowledge of MEP, HVAC, Boilers, and Chillers within commercial, institutional, or public sector facilities.

Safety Certification: OSHA Site Safety Training (SST-62) is strictly required.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relay confidence and authority to clients and subcontractors.

Organizational Skills: Capable of maintaining extensive project documentation and managing multiple activities simultaneously.

Travel: Ability to travel to assigned construction sites throughout the NYC metro area.

Preferred Qualifications

Process Knowledge: Familiarity with the design and commissioning process.

Certifications: PMP certification is a plus (or a desire to obtain it).

Software: Experience utilizing FTP sites and construction management software (Contract Manager, Procore, etc.).