Pre-Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Pre-construction Project Manager will provide operational, technical, and administrative support to the Director of Pre-construction while serving as the day-to-day manager of assigned preconstruction projects. They are to coordinate the technical execution of projects from early due diligence through permitting, procurement, deployment handoff, and project closeout. They will serve as the primary liaison between Development, Design, Engineering, Utilities, Specialty Fabricators, Permitting Agencies, and Deployment to ensure projects are coordinated, constructible, and bid-ready.

What you'll do

• Covers project due diligence including topographic/property surveys, GPR scan-to-BIM, utility investigations, geotechnical services, existing conditions documentation, as-built verification, and constructability assessments.
• Covers Architects, Engineers, Utility Consultants, Specialty Fabricators, Surveyors, and other technical consultants throughout project development.
• Covers engineering deliverables and reviews drawing packages for completeness, constructability, and consistency between entitlement, permit, and construction documents.
• Covers preparation of bid packages including project specifications, technical drawings, due diligence documentation, scopes of work, and supporting procurement documents.
• Serves as support for the bidding process, responds to bidder questions, reviews Requests for Information (RFIs), assists with bid leveling, and supports contractor award recommendations.
• Covers coordination and review of shop drawings, product submittals, physical samples, mockups, and consultant deliverables for compliance with project requirements and design intent.
• Covers coordination of permitting activities, agency comments, utility company requirements, easement documentation, and jurisdictional approvals.
• Serves as support for technical resolution of design conflicts, field conditions, constructability issues, and construction changes while maintaining project objectives and design intent.
• Covers coordination of project schedules, consultant deliverables, procurement milestones, and preconstruction activities to support overall project execution.
• Participates in recurring coordination meetings with internal stakeholders, property managers, landlords, municipalities, consultants, contractors, and utility representatives.
• Maintains project documentation including meeting minutes, decision logs, drawing logs, permitting status, consultant tracking, and document control.
• Covers coordination of IKE drawing documentation, due diligence packages, and asset-specific technical documentation.
• Serves as support for project budgeting, cost tracking, change management, consultant contracts, purchase orders, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Serves as support for project turnover to Deployment by ensuring drawings, permits, procurement documentation, consultant deliverables, and technical information are complete and organized for construction execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in commercial construction, design, or project management will be considered.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction project management, preconstruction, architecture, engineering, owner's representation, or design-build environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple consultants and stakeholders on commercial construction projects.
• Experience with permitting, utility coordination, procurement, or construction administration preferred.
• Experience working with specialty structures, signage, electrical infrastructure, or façade systems is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project management software.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and Bluebeam.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of construction terminology and processes.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Orange Barrel Media (OBM) creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in top U.S. markets. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement premier media programs that add to the character of urban places. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates. The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) platform in concert with cities across the U.S. through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a best-in-class public engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, enliven the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. The core pillars of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market to achieve city objectives and exceed community expectations. We are a place where people are inspired to achieve success, genuinely like each other, and have endless opportunities to grow. Learn more at www.obm.com and www.ikesmartcity.com.

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 130,000 USD per year (NYC Office)

Development

New York, NY
Columbus, OH