Senior Project Manager, Commercial Interiors Construction

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vehicle allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager for commercial interiors construction in Manhattan. You will lead large interior fit-out projects valued typically from $5M to $10M+, overseeing preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and closeout.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial PM, 5+ years in interior fit-out/renovation in NYC, and proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• 5+ years specifically on interior fit-out, tenant improvement, or renovation projects in the NYC metro market.
• Track record managing projects of $10M or more from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code, DOB filing, and union labor environments.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial interior and tenant-improvement construction projects start to finish: preconstruction, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, execution, closeout
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and change order negotiation
• Act as the main point of contact for owners, tenants, architects, engineers, and landlord representatives
• Negotiate GC/CM contracts and subcontractor agreements; resolve disputes and claims
• Supervise Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents
• Build and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project; manage critical path
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, local building codes, and site safety programs
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation in Procore or equivalent software
• Support business development through client relationships and proposal work

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

Job description

Senior Project Manager, Commercial Interiors Construction (JN -082026-85671) Manhattan, New York

Salary: USD175000 - USD200000 per annum

Senior Project Manager, Commercial Interiors Construction, NYC

Location: Manhattan,New York, NY

Job Type: Full-time, long-term position

Pay: $175,000 - $200,000 base plus annual performance bonus

A growing commercial general contracting and construction management firm in the New York City area is hiring a Senior Project Manager to run large commercial interior construction and tenant improvement projects, typically $5M to $10M or more, across the tri-state market. The firm specializes in high-end interior renovations and fit-outs for corporate, financial, retail, and institutional clients, and closed out 2025 as its strongest revenue year to date.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial interior and tenant improvement construction projects start to finish: preconstruction, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, execution, closeout
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and change order negotiation
• Act as the main point of contact for owners, tenants, architects, engineers, and landlord representatives
• Negotiate GC/CM contracts and subcontractor agreements; resolve disputes and claims
• Supervise Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents
• Build and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project; manage critical path
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, local building codes, and site safety programs
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation in Procore or equivalent software
• Support business development through client relationships and proposal work

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• 5+ years specifically on interior fit-out, tenant improvement, or renovation projects in the NYC metro market
• Track record managing projects of $10M or more from start to finish
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code, DOB filing, and union labor environments
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam
• OSHA 30 certification
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $175,000 - $200,000 base, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid time off and holidays