Technical Construction Manager (Building Mechanical Systems)

Ecosystem; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary range of $120,000 - $170,000

Paid time off including vacation and personal days

Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental

Internal training and mentorship

Collaborative work environment

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

A leading construction firm in New York seeks a Technical Construction Manager to oversee on-site operations and manage subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction management, particularly in HVAC, and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This role offers a salary range of approximately $120,000 - $170,000, a people-first culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction management/project manager/project engineer experience with recognized leadership.
• Experience in HVAC or mechanical construction.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Team player with a positive attitude and resilience.
• Quick critical thinking ability under pressure.
• Top-notch organizational skills.
• Resourceful and excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction operations, managing subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Drive project success through quality and safety.
• Manage and resolve technical challenges on-site.
• Navigate change/scope creep while balancing costs and schedules.
• Propose and estimate project upgrades.
• Assume responsibility for managing project execution.

Skills

Construction management

Technical problem-solving

HVAC or mechanical construction

Leadership

Communication (written and verbal)

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Negotiating skills

Job description

At Ecosystem we believe we should be accountable for results. That’s why we've integrated engineering and construction, seeing our projects through from design concept to implementation and commissioning. And that's how we can efficiently solve complex energy challenges in the built environment.

Here are some of the projects we've been working on recently: Adelphi University, Brown University and San Diego Padres Stadium.

Who you are

We are on the lookout for a dynamic Technical Construction Manager, someone who is an expert troubleshooter, who thrives on managing complex construction environments, who can be accountable and dreams of making an impact.

What you will do

• Oversee on-site construction operations, managing subcontractors, client, and stakeholders at higher-education facilities.
• Drive the success of projects in a versatile, and highly integrated team that works in tandem from design to completion, whilst ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage and resolve technical challenges on-site by leveraging your problem-solving skills to achieve project goals in more efficient and cost-effective ways.
• Navigate change/scope creep and solve technical challenges on site, always balancing costs, budgets schedules, and people.
• Propose, estimate, and present project upgrades to the client.
• Understand aspects of energy performance measures before committing to implementation.
• Assume responsibility for managing project construction execution, adhering to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Deliver an exceptional client experience.

Your profile

• 5+ years of construction management/project manager/project engineer experience with recognized leadership in execution.
• Experience in HVAC or mechanical construction
• Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, and negotiating skills in English.
• Team player with a positive attitude, resilience, and determination.
• Quick critical thinking ability under pressure.
• Top-notch organizational skills.
• Resourceful and excellent judgment
• Field-based role with 4-5 days/week on active project sites across NYC and surrounding regions (Greater NY, Long Island, New Jersey; occasional Philadelphia). Candidates must live within commuting distance of the NYC metro area. Office presence is as needed; regional travel flexibility is required

What Ecosystem offers

• Annual base salaries (approx. $120,000 - $170,000). Base salary is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience.
• High talent density organization in a rock-solid business environment.
• “Ask me anything” approach from ownership and management.
• Industry-leading health and safety practices.
• Internal technical training and mentorship opportunities.
• Team-oriented, collaborative work environment where curiosity and risk-taking are encouraged.
• The opportunity to take ownership of results and see projects through from design to implementation.
• Paid time off per year: We observe 10 public holidays, we offer a minimum of 15 days of vacation, and 5 personal (sick) days are encouraged to be taken (no justification required). On top of that, we have paid time off between December 25 and January 1 when our offices close for the holiday period for a well-earned break.
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and telemedicine, and 401K.
• Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees. We celebrate our successes together at Ecofest- watch the video here
• Mission-driven organization and stable business environment.

Ready for a new challenge? Join us and make your mark on the construction for energy solutions! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.