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Project Manager - ground up

New York, New York Permanent USD90,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a leading General Contractor delivering ground-up construction projects across New York. The successful candidate will oversee projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • steady project pipeline
  • growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is an established and highly respected General Contractor with a strong track record of delivering successful ground-up commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, and institutional projects throughout New York. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and client satisfaction, they offer a collaborative environment where construction professionals can build long-term careers while working on impactful projects.

Job Description

    • Lead the delivery of ground-up construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
    • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and overall project execution plans.
    • Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams.
    • Oversee procurement, contract administration, and subcontractor management.
    • Monitor project costs, forecasts, and change orders to ensure financial targets are met.
    • Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure site operations run efficiently and safely.
    • Manage project risks and proactively resolve issues that could impact schedule or budget.
    • Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates to key stakeholders.
    • Ensure compliance with all building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
    • Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final reporting.

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

A successful Project Manager - Ground Up should have:

    • 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor.
    • Proven experience managing ground-up construction projects in New York.
    • Experience within commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, healthcare, education, or institutional construction is highly desirable.
    • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls.
    • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong client relationships.
    • Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency with construction management software, scheduling platforms, and Microsoft Office.
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.



What's on Offer

    • Highly competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
    • 401(k) with company matching contribution.
    • Opportunity to lead complex and high-profile ground-up projects throughout New York.
    • Clear career progression into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive positions.
    • Stable pipeline of work with a respected and growing General Contractor.
    • Collaborative company culture with strong leadership support.
    • Professional development, training, and mentorship opportunities.
    • Generous PTO and company-sponsored events.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brett Lewis
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066061

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
New York
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brett Lewis
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066061
 

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