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Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan

Manhattan, New York Permanent USD160,000 - USD210,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan to oversee ground-up affordable housing developments throughout New York City. This role is ideal for a construction professional with a strong background in multifamily residential construction who can successfully manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project teams from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Lead impactful affordable housing developments
  • Manage large-scale ground-up projects across NYC

About Our Client

Our client is a respected New York City General Contractor specializing in affordable housing, workforce housing, and multifamily residential developments. With a strong pipeline of ground-up projects across the five boroughs, they offer long-term stability, complex projects, and significant opportunities for career growth.

Job Description

As a Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing ground-up affordable housing projects from preconstruction through completion
  • Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reports
  • Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, ownership groups, and subcontractors
  • Managing procurement, contract administration, and subcontractor buyouts
  • Reviewing and processing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
  • Monitoring project costs and maintaining strong financial controls
  • Leading project meetings and serving as the primary client-facing representative
  • Collaborating closely with Superintendents to ensure successful field execution
  • Managing project reporting, compliance requirements, and stakeholder communication
  • Coordinating inspections, agency approvals, and occupancy milestones
  • Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards



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

The successful candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience within construction
  • Extensive experience managing ground-up affordable housing projects
  • Experience with multifamily, workforce housing, mixed-use, or LIHTC developments preferred
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control expertise
  • Experience managing subcontractors, consultants, and project teams
  • Knowledge of affordable housing project requirements and construction sequencing
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
  • Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and project controls
  • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $160,000 - $210,000+
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits or vehicle allowance
  • Stable pipeline of affordable housing developments throughout NYC
  • Opportunity to manage large-scale residential projects that positively impact local communities
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative and employee-focused company culture
  • Long-term career growth with a leading affordable housing builder
  • Exposure to complex ground-up multifamily and mixed-use developments



Apply today to join a leading contractor as a Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan and help deliver transformative affordable housing projects throughout New York City.

Contact
Jorge Mora
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118591

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Manhattan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jorge Mora
Job Reference
JN-102026-7118591
 

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