Ground Up Project Manager - New Rochelle, NY

New Rochelle, New York Permanent USD175,000 - USD225,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is search for a Ground Up Project Manager - New Rochelle, NY to oversee a large scale ground up mixed use project in New Rochelle, NY. This role is for someone with New York City ground up experience.
  • Top ENR firm expanding in the NYC Market
  • Career growth and high earning potential

About Our Client

Our client is a top ENR general contractor with a relatively small but growing New York City presence, this firm is known for pursuing technically complex projects across healthcare, education, life sciences, and commercial sectors. The NYC office tends to operate with an entrepreneurial feel compared to larger local competitors, offering employees exposure to multiple aspects of project delivery while leveraging the resources and stability of a major national builder. The culture is generally viewed as collaborative and relationship-driven, with a focus on long-term client partnerships and strategic growth in the New York market.

Job Description



Ground Up Project Manager - New Rochelle, NY

  • Lead construction projects from award through closeout, ensuring successful execution across all phases.
  • Provide direction, support, and oversight to project teams, including staffing decisions and team development initiatives.
  • Foster a strong project culture through mentorship, performance management, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Maintain overall accountability for project performance, including schedule, budget, staffing, and operational execution.
  • Drive projects toward successful financial outcomes while meeting client and company objectives.
  • Support contract negotiations and review key commercial terms with owners and stakeholders.
  • Monitor project health, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate updates to senior leadership.
  • Serve as the primary client representative, building trust and guiding strategic project decisions.
  • Coordinate project startup activities and establish clear responsibilities among team members.
  • Ensure project milestones are achieved through proactive planning, field engagement, and issue resolution.
  • Facilitate effective meetings that promote collaboration, accountability, and alignment among stakeholders.
  • Manage the transition from preconstruction and estimating into active operations while maintaining a seamless client experience.
  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, compliance requirements, and partner performance.
  • Direct project financial functions, including invoicing, change management, forecasting, and cost controls.
  • Deliver regular reporting on budget status, productivity metrics, cash flow, and overall project performance.
  • Proactively address financial challenges and maintain positive cash management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Guide preconstruction efforts including budgeting, design coordination, value engineering, scheduling, and constructability reviews.
  • Review and validate project estimates, scopes, and schedules to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Contribute to business development efforts, pursuit planning, and project selection decisions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to support project

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Ground Up Project Manager - New Rochelle, NY

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; equivalent field experience or industry certifications will also be considered.
  • Minimum of eight years managing ground-up construction projects, with a proven track record leading project teams on high-rise residential, mixed-use, or comparable developments.
  • Existing relationships within the regional construction market, including subcontractors, design consultants, permitting agencies, and inspection authorities throughout the New York metropolitan area, are advantageous.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee preconstruction efforts, including budgeting, logistics planning, procurement strategy, permitting, scheduling, risk assessment, and project controls.
  • Extensive background delivering complex urban projects, particularly high-rise structures with concrete frames, deep foundation systems, below-grade work, excavation operations, and temporary support-of-excavation systems.
  • Strong understanding of building operations, construction sequencing, contract administration, procurement practices, estimating, and project controls.
  • Experience managing project financials, including forecasting, labor performance, cash management, budget tracking, and cost reporting.
  • Proven success implementing jobsite safety programs and quality management processes that support efficient project execution.
  • Advanced scheduling capabilities with the ability to identify potential impacts, mitigate delays, and maintain critical project milestones.
  • Familiarity with construction risk management principles, insurance requirements



What's on Offer

  • Ground Up Project Manager - New Rochelle, NY
  • Base salary up to $225,000
  • Strong benefits - healthcare, ESOP, Profit sharing and bonuses



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Patrick Quinlan
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7143299

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
New Rochelle
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Patrick Quinlan
Job Reference
JN-112026-7143299
 

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