Project Manager, Preconstruction

Kintec Search, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with employer contribution

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Kintec Search, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in New York City focusing on preconstruction and front-end project phases. The ideal candidate will have 6-12+ years of experience in general contracting or construction management, specifically managing complex project phases. This role involves collaboration with clients and design teams to shape strategy, budgets and delivery approaches on large commercial and healthcare projects. The position offers a salary of $175,000-$225,000 per year along with benefits including a 401(k) and annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 6-12+ years’ experience within a General Contractor or Construction Management environment.
• Background as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager.
• Experience on complex, phased or operational projects such as aviation or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from early concept through design development and into GMP.
• Work closely with clients, architects, and consultants during preconstruction.
• Contribute to budget development and overall project strategy.

Skills

Project delivery

Cost planning

Constructability

Complex project management

Job description

Project Manager, Preconstruction / Front-End Focus

Location: New York City

Salary: $175,000-$225,000 per year

A well-established New York City general contractor is looking to bring in a Project Manager with strong exposure to the front end of projects, particularly across preconstruction, design-phase coordination and early-stage planning.

This is not a typical site-focused PM role. Instead, the position is geared toward individuals who have been heavily involved during the SD/DD phases, working alongside clients and design teams to help shape project strategy, budgets and overall delivery approach.

The firm has a strong pipeline of commercial and healthcare projects, and is particularly interested in candidates who have worked on large-scale, phased or operationally sensitive environments (infrastructure or complex institutional experience is highly relevant).

The Role

• Support projects from early concept through design development and into GMP
• Work closely with clients, architects and consultants during preconstruction
• Contribute to budget development, cost planning and overall project strategy
• Provide input on constructability, phasing, logistics and sequencing
• Help bridge the gap between preconstruction and project execution teams
• Be involved in presentations, planning and front-end decision making

Experience Required

• 6–12+ years’ experience within a GC or CM environment
• Background as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager
• Experience on complex, phased or operational projects (aviation, infrastructure, healthcare, institutional)
• Exposure to preconstruction and early-stage project planning
• Comfortable working alongside design teams and clients during early phases
• Strong understanding of project delivery, cost drivers and constructability
• Annual bonus
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Additional benefits including life insurance and disability coverage

This position offers the opportunity to step into a role with greater front-end involvement beyond pure execution, within a strong and stable platform that provides consistent project flow, real visibility, a collaborative and low-bureaucracy environment, and a clear pathway for further development within pre-construction and project strategy.