Real Estate Finance Project Manager — Budgets & Reporting

Corient; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical plan options

Dental, vision and life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Corient is seeking a finance‑driven project professional in New York to support high‑net‑worth clients. You will manage schedules, budgets and procurement programs while delivering detailed client financial reporting and cost controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance of project controls, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly. Travel up to 20% and onsite site visits are expected to support construction activity.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, finance or accounting.
• 5+ years experience in a construction or real‑estate related position.
• Advanced degree or relevant certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Management consulting experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel out of the tristate area up to 20% of time and visit construction sites in the tristate area as necessary.
• Strong project controls experience with ability to establish project or property‑specific governance and financial controls.
• Knowledge of various construction contract types and ability to negotiate contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven analytic, strategic thinking, problem‑solving and planning capabilities.
• Strong leadership skills and dedication that creates an atmosphere conducive to successful projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project schedules, ensure budget discipline and drive value engineering efforts, develop and progress procurement programs, and identify and address risks as they arise.
• Facilitate collaboration and enable discussion of financial matters in simple and accurate terms.
• Design, implement and manage periodic client financial reporting, including budget to actual analyses and projected completion costs, and assemble and deliver client presentations as requested.
• Handle cost control process including managing change orders, accounts receivable and payables in an orderly manner.
• Develop and monitor project budgets and cash flow projections.

Skills

Project controls

Budget management

Financial reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Contract negotiation

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, finance or accounting

Job description

Corient is seeking a finance‑driven project professional in New York to support high‑net‑worth clients. You will manage schedules, budgets and procurement programs while delivering detailed client financial reporting and cost controls.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance of project controls, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly. Travel up to 20% and onsite site visits are expected to support construction activity.