Senior Project Manager

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Growth opportunities

Competitive base salary

Job summary

LVI Associates in New York City seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale multifamily developments from groundbreaking to turnover. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, schedules, and cross-discipline teams for ground-up affordable housing projects valued at $50M+.

The role requires 10+ years in construction PM with high-rise experience and proven leadership. Strong knowledge of MEP systems and stakeholder management is essential for success in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience with a General Contractor or Construction Management firm.
• Proven experience leading ground-up multifamily or affordable housing projects.
• Experience delivering high-rise residential projects ranging from 12-30 stories.
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $50M+.
• Experience running projects from start to finish as the lead decision-maker.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines, including MEP systems.
• Ability to manage entire project teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents
• Drive project execution, risk management, and problem resolution
• Coordinate all construction disciplines including structural, architectural, and MEP scopes
• Manage owner, architect, consultant, and subcontractor interactions
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Take full ownership of project performance and delivery outcomes

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Client relationships

Risk management

Team leadership

MEP knowledge

High-rise construction

Ground-up builds

Stability in roles

Job description

The Senior Project Manager will take full responsibility for delivering large-scale multifamily projects, serving as the overall project leader from groundbreaking through turnover.

Typical projects include:

• Ground-up affordable housing developments
• Multifamily residential buildings ranging from 12 to 30 stories
• Project values typically between $50M-$100M+
• Building sizes ranging from approximately 100,000 to 1,000,000+ square feet
• Occasional mixed-use developments with residential and retail components

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will take full responsibility for delivering large-scale multifamily projects, serving as the overall project leader from groundbreaking through turnover.

Typical projects include:

• Ground-up affordable housing developments
• Multifamily residential buildings ranging from 12 to 30 stories
• Project values typically between $50M-$100M+
• Building sizes ranging from approximately 100,000 to 1,000,000+ square feet
• Occasional mixed-use developments with residential and retail components

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of construction from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships
• Oversee project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and Superintendents
• Drive project execution, risk management, and problem resolution
• Coordinate all construction disciplines including structural, architectural, and MEP scopes
• Manage owner, architect, consultant, and subcontractor interactions
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Take full ownership of project performance and delivery outcomes

Required Experience

• 10+ years of construction project management experience with a General Contractor or Construction Management firm
• Proven experience leading ground-up multifamily or affordable housing projects
• Experience delivering high-rise residential projects ranging from 12-30 stories
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $50M+
• Experience running projects from start to finish as the lead decision-maker
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines, including MEP systems
• Ability to manage entire project teams and multiple stakeholders

MUST HAVE Background

• Affordable housing experience strongly preferred
• Experience within New York City construction markets
• Mixed-use project experience is a plus
• Strong MEP knowledge is desirable, but candidates must have experience managing the entire project, not solely MEP scopes

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a career builder who has demonstrated stability and progression throughout their career. We are specifically seeking individuals who have:

• Successfully led multiple projects from groundbreaking through closeout
• A track record of long-term tenure with previous employers
• Experience operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial construction environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A hands‑on approach to project delivery

Please note: Candidates whose experience is limited to managing a single project component, owner's representative roles, developer-side positions, or highly fragmented project responsibilities may not be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary is competitive
• Performance‑based annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(k) with strong employer contribution
• Long‑term growth opportunities as the company expands its project portfolio throughout New York City and surrounding markets