Project Manager - Ground-Up High-Rise Construction

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401k with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Henderson Scott US in New York City seeks a Project Manager for ground-up high-rise construction to oversee complex, multi-year towers valued at $100M+. You will coordinate with owners, design teams, consultants, and field staff, managing schedules and budgets with Procore and MS Project while reporting to senior leadership. The role offers $130,000-$170,000 plus bonus and strong onsite benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience managing ground-up high-rise projects in NYC.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of NYC construction regulations and building codes.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ownership, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and internal staff to align on project goals.
• Ensure project schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are met.
• Support and oversee superintendents, assistant project managers, and field staff.
• Participate in preconstruction activities including contract review, scopes of work, budgeting, and schedule development.
• Maintain and update project schedules using MS Project and Procore.
• Process and track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and related documentation.
• Lead or contribute to weekly progress meetings with stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Manage procurement and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and systems.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior management.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position: Project Manager - Ground-Up High-Rise Construction

Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 + bonus

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

My client is a prominent New York City General Contractor and Developer with an extensive track record delivering skyline-defining residential and mixed-use high-rise towers. They are seeking a Project Manager with proven experience overseeing ground-up projects in New York City valued at $100M+. This individual will be responsible for managing project execution from preconstruction through closeout, collaborating with senior leadership and supporting high-performing project teams in a fast-paced market.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with ownership, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and internal staff to align on project goals.
• Ensure project schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives are met.
• Support and oversee superintendents, assistant project managers, and field staff.
• Participate in preconstruction activities including contract review, scopes of work, budgeting, and schedule development.
• Maintain and update project schedules using MS Project and Procore.
• Process and track change orders, RFIs, submittals, and related documentation.
• Lead or contribute to weekly progress meetings with stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Manage procurement and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and systems.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience managing ground-up high-rise projects in New York City.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Procore, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of NYC construction regulations, permitting, and building codes.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous PTO
• Bonus potential tied to project performance