Lead Project Manager - General Construction

About the Company

A well-established, family-oriented General Contractor and Construction Management firm is seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to join its growing Westchester County team. The company has been operating for more than 50 years and has a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, education, and public-sector construction projects. This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a hands-on organization where Project Managers have significant ownership over their projects and work closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field leadership.

Location: White Plains, NY • Employment Type: Full-Time

About the role

The Lead Project Manager will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, taking primary responsibility for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, subcontractor management, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the full construction lifecycle, including preconstruction, buyout, construction, and closeout
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and payment applications
• Lead coordination between owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor buyout while maintaining project cost and schedule objectives
• Work closely with the Superintendent and project team to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on schedule
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, value engineering, and project planning
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other project staff

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• Strong General Contracting or Construction Management background
• Experience managing complex commercial, institutional, residential, healthcare, education, or public projects
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction documents, estimating, scheduling, and project controls
• Excellent communication and client-management skills
• Ability to lead a project team and operate independently
• Proficiency with standard construction/project management software

Pay

$160,000-$200,000+ base salary, depending on experience

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 100% Medical and other insurance benefits
• Long-term career growth within an established organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment