Senior PM - Ground Up Residential

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Paid public holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Metric Geo in New York City seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex ground-up residential and multifamily construction projects. You will own projects from preconstruction through turnover, guiding budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractor management, client relations, safety, and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in NYC construction management, a proven track record on large-scale residential projects, and strong leadership to mentor project teams and coordinate

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience, ideally with a NYC General Contractor.
• Strong track record delivering ground-up residential, multifamily, or high-rise projects.
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle from preconstruction to turnover.
• Strong understanding of NYC permitting, DOB requirements, logistics, and subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of ground-up construction projects from start-up through turnover and warranty.
• Develop, manage, and maintain budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project documentation.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and project staff.
• Coordinate with Project Executives, Superintendents, architects, engineers, consultants, ownership, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, change orders, requisitions, invoices, retention, and cost controls.
• Maintain accurate ACR/cost reports and identify change orders, exposures, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain master schedules and look-ahead schedules with field leadership.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings for constructability issues.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Lead owner/architect/subcontractor/safety/internal project meetings and prepare reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client management

Schedule control

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

Location: New York City

Salary: $155,000 – $225,000 Base + Bonus

Project Type: Ground-Up Residential / Multifamily Construction

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join an established New York City General Contractor specializing in complex ground-up residential and multifamily construction.

The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of projects from preconstruction and project start-up through construction, closeout, and turnover. Working alongside the Project Executive and field leadership, this individual will be responsible for overall project performance, including budget, schedule, procurement, subcontractor management, client relationships, quality, safety, and project team leadership.

This position is suited to an experienced NYC construction professional who has successfully managed large-scale ground-up residential projects and is comfortable leading both project teams and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of assigned ground-up construction projects from initial start-up through final completion, turnover, and warranty.
• Develop, manage, and maintain project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and project documentation.
• Manage and mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and project support staff.
• Coordinate closely with Project Executives, Superintendents, architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout, contract administration, change orders, requisitions, invoices, retention, and cost controls.
• Maintain accurate ACR/cost reports, identifying potential change orders, anticipated costs, exposures, and project financial performance.
• Develop and maintain master schedules and short-term look-ahead schedules in coordination with field leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and other project documentation to identify coordination and constructability issues.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, logistics, deliveries, quality control, site safety, inspections, and schedule compliance.
• Manage permitting and agency coordination, including DOB, DOT, MTA, DEC, and other applicable authorities.
• Lead owner, architect, subcontractor, safety, and internal project meetings.
• Prepare accurate monthly and quarterly project reports for ownership and senior management.
• Maintain project logs, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, inspections, permits, punch lists, as-builts, TCO/CO tracking, warranties, and closeout documentation.
• Drive the punch-list, commissioning, TCO/CO, turnover, and final project closeout processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and serve as a senior point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience, ideally with a NYC General Contractor.
• Strong track record delivering ground-up residential, multifamily, affordable housing, condominium, or high-rise residential projects.
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from preconstruction/start-up through turnover.
• Strong understanding of NYC construction practices, permitting, DOB requirements, logistics, and subcontractor management.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, buyout, change orders, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop project teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, client management, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Strong performance-based bonus
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO
• Paid public holidays
• Long-term career progression and visibility to leadership roles with an established NYC General Contractor