Senior Project Manager - High Rise Residential

GH Engage; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage, a well-established NYC General Contractor & Construction Manager, seeks a Senior/Lead Project Manager to lead major ground-up projects across Manhattan and the Bronx, taking ownership from preconstruction through turnover.

You will coordinate with executives, field teams, subcontractors and city agencies to drive schedule, budget, safety and quality on projects valued at $50M+. GC or CM-at-risk experience in high-rise and mixed-use developments is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• GC or CM-at-risk background required.
• Experience managing projects valued at $50M+.
• Strong understanding of NYC construction operations and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cost control & buyout processes.
• Management of CPM schedules, sequencing & two-week look-aheads.
• Oversight of subcontractor procurement, coordination & performance.
• Leadership of Project Engineers, APMs & field teams.
• Management of RFIs, submittals, change orders & client reporting.
• Coordination with DOB, DOT, MTA and other NYC agencies as required.
• Oversight of safety, quality control & compliance standards.
• Client-facing leadership throughout all project phases.
• Close coordination with field operations to maintain schedule and productivity.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client reporting

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost reporting software

Construction management software

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established NYC General Contractor & Construction Manager with a decades-long track record delivering complex high-rise residential and mixed-use developments throughout New York City.

With a strong backlog of upcoming work, they are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Project Manager to take ownership of major ground-up projects across Manhattan and the Bronx.

Location: Manhattan & Bronx, NY

This role is ideal for a hands-on builder from a GC or CM-at-risk background who has successfully led large-scale projects from preconstruction through turnover and closeout.

The successful candidate will act as the operational lead on projects, working closely with Executive Leadership, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, ownership teams, and city agencies to drive successful project execution in challenging NYC environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full lifecycle project delivery from preconstruction through closeout


• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cost control & buyout processes


• Management of CPM schedules, sequencing & two-week look-aheads


• Oversight of subcontractor procurement, coordination & performance


• Leadership of Project Engineers, APMs & field teams


• Management of RFIs, submittals, change orders & client reporting


• Coordination with DOB, DOT, MTA and other NYC agencies as required


• Oversight of safety, quality control & compliance standards


• Client-facing leadership throughout all project phases


• Close coordination with field operations to maintain schedule and productivity

Requirements:

• 10+ years of construction management experience


• GC or CM-at-risk background required


• Experience managing projects valued at $50M+


• Strong understanding of NYC construction operations and logistics


• Ability to lead both office and field teams effectively


• Proficiency with scheduling, cost reporting & construction management software


• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

What’s on offer:

• Long-term pipeline of notable NYC projects


• High level of ownership and autonomy


• Stable leadership team with strong industry reputation


• Opportunity to play a key role in complex urban developments

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior PM looking to join a respected NYC builder where they can have genuine impact on major projects and continue progressing within a growing organization.