Sr Project Manager - Ground Up Residential Projects - NYC

Navigate Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for ground-up residential projects in NYC. This role involves leading all project phases, supervising a team, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of construction management experience and relevant educational background. This full-time position offers a salary range of $180,000 - $230,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction management experience, ground up experience required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in construction scheduling and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Mentor and supervise Assistant Project Managers and support staff.
• Monitor safety procedures and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Construction scheduling and document control systems

Job description

Sr Project Manager - Ground Up Residential Projects - NYC

Sr Project Manager - Ground Up Residential Projects - NYC

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Senior Project Manager - Ground Up Residential - NYC Projects

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will lead all phases of project execution from preconstruction through closeout. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, schedules, purchasing, compliance, safety, quality control, documentation, and team coordination. This role serves as the primary liaison between ownership, internal teams, and external partners to ensure project goals are met. The Senior Project Manager will also supervise direct reports and provide support for contract administration, reporting, and project turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance on day-to-day operations
• Address team concerns and performance-related issues as needed

Project Oversight

• Manage all phases of construction from start-up to closeout, including punch list and warranty
• Maintain organized project documentation (digital and physical) per internal standards
• Develop and manage project schedules, including two-week lookaheads
• Oversee permitting process in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Track and report project financials including change orders and potential cost impacts
• Ensure project delivery aligns with plans, specs, and quality standards

Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and compliant execution
• Monitor safety procedures, quality assurance, and code compliance throughout project lifecycle
• Lead regular meetings with project teams, ownership, and applicable agencies
• Manage inspection readiness, municipal coordination, and progress reporting

Administrative Duties

• Approve subcontractor/vendor requisitions and track progress payments
• Maintain logs and reports related to RFIs, submittals, change orders, inspections, daily activities, and more
• Support project closeout efforts including documentation, punch list completion, and warranty tracking

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction management experience, ground up experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Proficient in construction scheduling and document control systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Project Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction and Real Estate

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