Senior Project Manager (Ground Up)

JRM Construction Management, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management, LLC in New York City is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Ground Up) to lead project teams, direct on-site staff, and drive project direction, planning, and financial outcome.

The role requires a strong business mindset, leadership, and communication; responsibilities include pre-construction planning, procurement, coordination across design teams, and ensuring project success from inception through close-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least 10 years of Core & Shell construction experience with completed interiors.
• Strong knowledge of construction disciplines, contracts, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience building concrete high-rise properties valued $50–$150 million, plus renovation experience.
• Deep understanding of NY Metro market.
• Knowledge of union/jurisdiction rules and safety regulations.
• OSHA 30-hour certification.
• 4-hour Scaffold User Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead project construction team and oversee direction, planning, and budget.
• Develop schedules, site logistics, and value engineering.
• Coordinate procurement, bid packages, and subcontract awards.
• Oversee shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and document control.
• Lead project meetings and client/design team relations.
• Ensure project performance: schedule, cost control, forecasting, close-out.

Skills

Project leadership

10+ years experience

Construction knowledge

Hi-rise construction

New York market knowledge

Construction contracts

OSHA 30

Scaffold safety certificate

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

Equivalent years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Project financial software

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

A Senior Project Manager (Ground Up) is responsible for leading a project construction team and the overall management of project direction, planning, completion and financial outcome. The Senior Project Manager (Ground Up) is responsible for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as having strong communication and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute the JRM BLDGS Operational play book across assigned projects / staff
• Implement and execute the JRM Safety Program across assigned projects
• Act as the JRM face of the project to clients, design team, etc.
• Manage and/or coordinate personnel and resources for the project
• Lead pre-construction efforts including developing project schedules, site logistics plans, pricing studies, design team working sessions, value engineering exercises, early works, etc.
• Manage all aspects of project from inception through completion
• Prepare and execute company development and construction plan
• Plan and execute project procurement, including creating bid packages, writing and coordinating scopes of work (and reviewing subordinate work products), managing the bid process, procurement schedule, leading descope meetings, preparing award recommendations, and negotiating subcontract awards with the Project Director and client.
• Prepare trade contracts and document closing notes
• Oversee and direct the shop drawing, submittal, RFI, MEPS coordination, Document Control and overall construction coordination process
• Plan and coordinate the project in conjunction with the Superintendent
• Accountable for performance of assigned projects including project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems, financial forecasting, monthly reporting, and project close-out
• Maintain relationships with designers, consultants, vendors and subcontractors
• Attend and lead project meetings, including staff/team, OAC, problem solving/working sessions, etc.
• Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications
• Provide operational planning and support for RFPs and pursuits (content creation, presentations, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills

• Established record of being the Project Lead on projects with a volume of $80M (concurrent aggregate) or $120M (single)
• Engineering, Construction Management or related bachelor’s degree, or possess equivalent years of related experience
• At least 10 years of experience in Core & Shell construction with completed interiors
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements/jurisdiction, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings and other documents required
• Specific experience building concrete hi-rise properties with minimum values of $50 - $150 million, as well as renovation experience
• Thorough understanding of industry and New York Metro market
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention and releases
• 30-Hour OSHA
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certificate

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Procore (preferred but not required)
• Familiar/ proficient in project financial software

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level.

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The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

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