Project Manager - Exterior Rehabilitation

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead exterior rehabilitation projects across multifamily and occupied buildings in New York City. You will oversee the full lifecycle from preconstruction through completion, maintaining strong relationships with owners, property managers, residents, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction PM experience with exterior rehabilitation or building envelope work, and a deep understanding of NYC processes,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably exterior rehabilitation.
• Experience with NYCHA projects, Local Law 11/FISP, or NYC building envelope rehabilitation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of NYC construction processes, DOB requirements, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client, resident, and building management interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project stakeholders while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of owning projects from start to finish.
• Proficiency with standard PM software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exterior rehabilitation projects, including Local Law 11/FISP, façade repairs, waterproofing, masonry, and building envelope work.
• Manage all phases of project execution: planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, closeout.
• Serve as primary point of contact for owners, property managers, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a tenant-facing presence while coordinating work in occupied buildings and addressing resident concerns.
• Coordinate with site superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor costs, change orders, contracts, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, building codes, safety regulations, and project specs.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and milestones.
• Identify and resolve field issues, scheduling conflicts, and challenges affecting delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

PM experience

Exterior rehabilitation

Client-facing communication

Organized & proactive

Stakeholder management

MS Office / PM software

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - Exterior Rehabilitation

Location: New York City, NY
Salary: Up to $185,000, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

A well-established New York City construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee exterior rehabilitation projects across multifamily and occupied residential buildings. This role is ideal for a polished, client-facing construction professional with experience in NYCHA projects, Local Law 11/FISP, and occupied-building rehabilitation who can manage projects from preconstruction through completion while maintaining strong relationships with owners, property managers, residents, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee exterior rehabilitation projects, including Local Law 11/FISP, façade repairs, waterproofing, masonry, and related building envelope work.
• Manage all phases of project execution, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for owners, property managers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain a professional, tenant-facing presence while coordinating work in occupied residential buildings and addressing resident concerns.
• Coordinate with site superintendents, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor project costs, change orders, contracts, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, applicable building codes, safety regulations, and project specifications.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality control, safety, and adherence to project milestones.
• Proactively identify and resolve field issues, scheduling conflicts, and other challenges that may affect project delivery.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably with exterior rehabilitation, façade restoration, or occupied multifamily buildings.
• Experience with NYCHA projects, Local Law 11/FISP, or NYC building envelope rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of NYC construction processes, DOB requirements, subcontractor management, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work professionally with clients, residents, and building management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project stakeholders while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Proficiency with standard construction project management software and Microsoft Office.

Compensation

• Salary up to $185,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of significant exterior rehabilitation projects throughout New York City.