Senior Project Manager – Code & Permitting Lead

SOCOTEC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

SOCOTEC's Code & Planning department in New York seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive project success from initiation to completion. You will coordinate clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

Lead project plans, schedules, and communications while managing risks, budgets, and deliverables. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for this fast-paced, client-facing role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven or more years of comparable project management experience.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, along with solid listening skills.
• A team player with strong initiative, a desire to learn, and the ability to complete tasks independently on projects as directed by management.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with the demonstrated ability to multi-task across concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently, act as a team leader, and collaborate effectively with other internal members.
• Prior experience in the construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development industry.
• Advanced knowledge of municipal permitting, code compliance, and filing processes - NYC buildings-related authorities.
• Experience working directly with architects, engineers, contractors, and municipal agencies on project approvals.
• NYC Department of Buildings Class 2 Code & Zoning Representative License, or the ability to meet the requirements to obtain the license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage all project management deliverables, including project plans, resource plans, management reports, risk/issue logs, and meeting minutes.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients for communication with internal and external members on project milestones such as filings, approvals, permits, letters of completion, and other municipality updates; maintain awareness of the status of all team projects.
• Deliver client services within established timelines and budgets.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead project activities to ensure the attainment of objectives, milestones, and schedules.
• Create and manage client communications such as status reports on a set frequency and/or as-needed basis.
• Apply strong listening, writing, and attention-to-detail skills to capture relevant points from meetings or correspondence and lead the creation of project and reporting documentation.
• Adhere to the company's standard operating procedures to successfully execute tasks and maintain quality and consistency across projects.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding critical project milestones, including approvals, permits, sign-offs, occupancy requirements, and other municipality updates.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the project across all internal departments.
• Maintain internal status updates in firm software for billing purposes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate to minimize impact on schedule, scope, or budget.
• Attend project meetings and conference calls as needed, representing the interests of the firm and the client.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Client-facing

Team coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

7+ years project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOCOTEC's Code & Planning department in New York seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive project success from initiation to completion. You will coordinate clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

Lead project plans, schedules, and communications while managing risks, budgets, and deliverables. Strong leadership and regulatory knowledge are essential for this fast-paced, client-facing role.