Project Manager (Public)

JRM Construction Management, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in New York City is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing project activities and ensuring overall success. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in project management, particularly with city or state agencies. Proficiency in commercial construction plans is necessary. This role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $225,000 annually, depending on qualifications. This position requires strong client relations skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager with city/state agencies preferred.
• Proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project activities and personnel.
• Prepare project documents including reports and schedule updates.
• Forecast labor, materials, and management costs.

Skills

Client relations skills

Collaborative disposition

Reading commercial construction plans

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Timberline

Job description

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is a key figure of the project team, responsible for the overall success of a project. The incumbent must possess excellent leadership skills, as well as be able to successfully set, observe and re‑evaluate project priorities frequently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with Estimating Department to formulate award schedule for trades during pre‑construction.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives; review all project documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work, and construction schedule and manage compliance with these requirement and objectives.
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick‑off meeting with all key participants.
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, detailed project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
• Maintain good relationships with owners, subcontractors, unions and other interested parties. Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and/or client as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination as needed between disciplines.
• Forecast and track the amount of labor, managerial and material costs necessary to complete a project.
• Perform project status reviews by monitoring project schedule, submittal/RFI logs and open items.
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identify cause, advise client, and negotiate changes in fee as appropriate.
• Manage project budget, minimize, and track expenses; provide finance reporting as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables for project as well as subcontractor pay schedule.
• Ensure subcontractors provide certificates of insurance that meet contractual requirements prior to mobilization.
• Ensure punch‑list completion and Department of Buildings sign‑off.
• Organize and deliver project close‑out/As‑Built documents.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience as a Project Manager, preferably experience building for city and/or state agencies.
• Must have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• 10‑Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification is a plus but not required.
• 4‑Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification is a plus but not required.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required), and Timberline (preferred but not required).

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $150,000 - $225,000.

Note: The comp range and the description are for ALL levels of Project Manager (Public Sector)!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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