Senior Preconstruction Lead - NYC Affordable Housing

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager in New York City to lead the preconstruction process for affordable and supportive housing developments. The role requires overseeing design coordination, consultant procurement, entitlements, and budget control across projects in the Bronx and Manhattan.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in NYC development, a deep understanding of building systems, zoning, and permitting, and a track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in preconstruction or construction management.
• Significant experience with multifamily residential development in New York City.
• Experience on owner/developer side preferred and with affordable housing projects.
• Familiarity with NYC zoning, permitting, and agency approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preconstruction process from early planning through construction commencement.
• Establish schedules, scopes, budgets, and milestones with the development team.
• Identify risks, constructability issues, and permit challenges early in development.
• Coordinate with development, construction, finance, property management, and asset management teams.
• Procure and manage consultants: architects, engineers, attorneys, surveyors, environmental consultants.
• Oversee entitlements, approvals, site due diligence, and zoning analyses.
• Manage smaller projects, demolitions, and early site work as needed.
• Provide ongoing construction phase support and ensure continuity from development to execution.

Skills

Preconstruction management

Construction management

Real estate development

Affordable housing

NYC permitting knowledge

Procurement of consultants

Stakeholder coordination

Schedule & budget control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Henderson Scott US is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Manager in New York City to lead the preconstruction process for affordable and supportive housing developments. The role requires overseeing design coordination, consultant procurement, entitlements, and budget control across projects in the Bronx and Manhattan.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in NYC development, a deep understanding of building systems, zoning, and permitting, and a track record of delivering complex