Project Manager - Residential Construction

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a Project Manager to lead residential construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects across its housing portfolio. You will coordinate with building owners, operators and contractors, ensuring work is safe, on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in residential project management, with exposure to architecture or engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills with transparent updates to stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership with visible presence at project sites.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and scheduling abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple on-site teams, vendors, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential construction, renovation, and capital improvement projects from planning through closeout.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and objectives with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP or CCM certification preferred

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that are driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Project Manager – Residential Construction

Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Residential Construction to lead renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects across its residential real estate portfolio. This individual will serve as a key partner to residential building owners, operational leaders, consultants, and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to residents and building operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in residential construction project management, supplemented by experience in architecture, engineering, or a related technical discipline. Success in this role requires a visible on-site presence, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to bring structure and accountability within a growing and evolving project environment. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful projects while building strong stakeholder relationships and driving successful outcomes from planning through completion.

Role Overview

Lead residential construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects from planning through project closeout. Partner directly with residential building owners and internal stakeholders to define project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and project objectives. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and budget forecasts. Manage architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all phases of project execution. Ensure that work is properly filed with regulatory agencies. Conduct regular on-site inspections to monitor progress, ensure quality standards, and proactively address project challenges. Coordinate construction activities to minimize disruption to residents and daily building operations. Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget commitments. Provide thorough, transparent, and timely project updates to leadership and stakeholders. Support the development and implementation of project management processes, standards, and operational structure.

Key Qualifications

• 5+years of experience managing residential construction or renovation projects.


• Demonstrated experience working directly with residential property owners, condominium associations, or residential management teams.


• PMP, CCM, or other relevant project management certification preferred.


• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and vendor management.


• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering results on time and within budget.

Core Skills

• Exceptional communication skills with a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement.


• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to maintain a visible and active presence at project sites.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and follow-through.


• Adaptability and flexibility to succeed in an environment that continues to evolve and become more structured.


• Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach combined with professionalism, accountability, and a positive sense of humor.

Additional Information

• Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday


• Location: Hybrid - up to 5 times a week in NYC


• Reporting To Director, Real Estate Operations & Optimization

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• Pay Range: $92,700.00 - $148,400.00


• FSLA Status: Exempt


• Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

Equal Opportunity & Mandatory Compliance

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Company Commitment

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