New York City Construction Project Manager
Position Summary
The New York City based Construction Manager will play a crucial role in driving projects in support of our New York based clients with a focus on those within New York City. A motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, client-focused environment focused on driving projects is essential. Your expertise in driving lighting and mechanical construction projects through internal teams and subcontractors is key to the satisfaction of our customers and the growth of the company.
Essential Job Functions
- Strong client relationship skills.
- Strong project management and vendor management skills.
- Ability to work with team to get resources to audit and cost projects.
- Help create overall blueprint and drive the execution of client projects.
- Understanding of safety requirements.
- Determine and achieve SMART goals for installation teams, and work with field management to develop the growth of systems and processes.
- Oversee deployment of lighting field teams.
- Handle capacity planning.
- Prepare financial budgets and present proposals to executives and stakeholders.
- Work with external vendors and advisors.
- Communicate as necessary with other departments when there is a problem.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, electrical license, or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience in managing lighting teams or contractors.
- Several years of experience in managing contracting projects, with a significant portion in management or leadership positions.
- Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
- Preference for experience building or upgrading lighting and HVAC systems in public facilities.
- Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to set priorities, collect and document project requirements, successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicles with a valid driver’s license.
- Must be willing and able to travel within the tri-state area.
- Provide clarity in complex problems, facilitate decision-making, and guide high value investments.
- Strong customer service capability, focusing on proactively identifying customer needs and managing customer expectations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who can work independently or within a team environment.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
- Interest and experience in energy conservation and engineering a plus.
- Knowledge of systems and processes for tracking projects in facilities, HVAC and lighting, with additional expertise in design-build and audit processes is highly advantageous.
- Must reside in five boroughs or NJ, and work onsite.
Physical Demands of the Job
- Stand; sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl;
- Use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects;
- Reach with hands and arms;
- Push or pull;
- Talk and hear;
- Use repetitive motions.
Diversity
TSE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. TSE prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
Screening
- The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
- The employee is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, mechanical and electrical rooms, rooftop, moving vehicles, and electrical current.
- Screening TSE makes offers of employment contingent upon (1) successful completion of a routine background investigation and reference check, (2) drug testing, and (3) Act 34 Child Abuse clearance.