Senior Construction Manager

mcfa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid Time Off

Healthcare & Insurance

Company retirement plan (401k)

Profit-share bonus

Job summary

mcfa is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Manhattan, New York, to lead a Design and Construction team supporting the MTA’s Real Estate portfolio. This role serves as a critical link between MTA leadership and various stakeholders, ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the AEC industry, particularly in retail construction management. Responsibilities include supervising project managers and fostering relationships with senior executives. Comprehensive benefits and a bonus program are included.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in the AEC industry.
• Experienced in daily interactions with C-Suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct briefings and provides regular updates to senior MTA leadership.
• Supervise a team of project managers.
• Develop and implement optimized tracking and reporting systems.
• Facilitate plan reviews and coordinate site visits with stakeholders.

Skills

Retail construction management

Organizational leadership

Communication

Time management

Administration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (engineering, architecture)

Job description

About mcfa:

We are a professional services firm in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry serving public and private sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our services include Strategy, Planning, Program Management & Construction Management. Our goal is to help every employee design a fulfilling career through alignment of their individual passions/skills with the vision of the organization. Our mission is "Inspiring People and Places through Project Leadership and Project Development."

mcfa Core Values (LEADS):

• Love (each other, mission, work)
• Entrepreneurial (spirit of innovation)
• Accountability (to ourselves, our clients, each other)
• Delight (customers and teammates)
• Stretch (individual and collective growth mindset)

How you'll get to contribute:

As a Senior Construction Manager, you’ll serve as the Director of a Design and Construction team supporting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Real Estate portfolio. You’ll serve as the critical link between senior MTA Real Estate leadership, retail tenants and sub-tenant teams (architects, general contractors, electricians), master tenants and the agencies within the MTA (New York City Transit, Long Island Railroad and Metro North Railroad) facilitating retail buildouts and openings.

Defining Success:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, critical thinker and a natural connector. They love solving problems, asking questions, and pushing boundaries. They’re driven by results and energized by relationships.

Location:

This role is located in Manhattan, New York and will be required to be on-site 3-4 days a week and as required for in-person meetings, site visits and inspections.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct briefings and provides regular updates to senior MTA leadership concerning project status and key milestones of the Retail Design & Construction Portfolio.
• Supervise a team of project managers that conduct MEP plan review, aesthetics review and ensure code compliance.
• Regularly interact with leadership across the agencies (NYCT, LIRR, MNR, AMTRAK) to drive project completion.
• Develop and implement optimized tracking and reporting systems that drastically improve the timeliness and accuracy of information to senior MTA leadership.
• Facilitate plan reviews (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, etc.) and coordinate site visits and inspections with multiple stakeholders and approving agencies.
• Ensures construction timelines are adhered to and eliminates roadblocks to completion.

Who You Are:

Required:

• 8+ years experience in the AEC industry.
• Experienced in retail construction management.
• Organizational leadership experience; excellent communication, time management, and administration skills.
• Experienced in daily interactions (briefings, reports, status updates) with C-Suite executives.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (engineering, architecture).

Event Better (but not required):

• Prior experience working with MTA preferred.
• Familiar with New York State Building Code
• PMP, CCM and OSHA-30 are a plus

What’s in it for you:

Annual Paid Time Off:

• Sick Leave: 5 Days (40 Hours)
• Vacation: 15 Days (120 Hours)
• Holidays: 11 Federal Holidays (88 Hours) observed in accordance with mcfa's Holiday Schedule

mcfa way Bonus Program:

• Following your first full quarter worked, you will qualify for a profit-share bonus that is distributed at the end of each quarter if company targets are hit.
• Incoming Growth Units: 10
• Growth Unit allotment may increase over time.

Healthcare & Insurance:

• Eligible to participate in mcfa's family medical, dental and vision coverage; plan access begins on the first day of employment.
  • mcfa contributes up to 75% shared cost, not to exceed $700 per month.
• Company paid life insurance plan (up to $100,000 per employee).
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Retirement

• You are eligible to participate in Company retirement plan (401k) on first day of employment with mcfa.

Equal Employment Opportunity

mcfa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. mcfa does not discriminate against any applicant or employee with regard to hiring, tenure of employment, promotion, transfer, selection for training, or any other terms or conditions of employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or national origin, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal law, or on any ground protected by state or local law in each area in which mcfa maintains facilities.