Project Manager -Design

About the role

LiRo-Hill is seeking an experienced Project Manager to monitor Preconstruction Design Processes for the New York State Office of General Services (OGS). Ranked among the nation’s top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. As part of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), LiRo-Hill combines the strengths of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. to deliver integrated construction, design, and technology solutions. The firm employs 1,100 professionals across offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Client and Design Team, develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; continually monitor and manage changes throughout the project.
• Guide Design Teams through schematic design, design development, 100% Documents, and Final Documents phases to ensure the project meets all client goals and needs.
• Coordinate with Design Team, OGS Technical Reviewers, and OGS Permit Group to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Division of Construction and Design Teams for regular site visits, managing requests for information (RFIs), reviewing contractor submittals, ensuring construction aligns with design documents, and providing design changes as necessary.
• Facilitate communication among the Design Team, Client, OGS D&C Team, and all other stakeholders to progress project design and resolve design-related issues during construction.
• Obtain and evaluate consultant proposals and write work order assignments to engage design consultants.
• Review and process design consultant invoices and provide performance evaluations.
• Review project documents (e.g., reports, specifications, drawings) to ensure alignment with client goals and recommend solutions to issues.
• Conduct and/or attend project meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings.
• Perform project site visits during design and construction phases.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including meeting agendas, minutes, and open/action items logs.
• Maintain project data in the OGS D&C database and prepare status reports as needed.
• Maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate and participate in construction contract duration meetings to develop appropriate construction timelines for bid documents.
• Review and process design documents, forms, and submissions for client approval and bid preparation in accordance with OGS D&C standards.
• Monitor project status and issues during construction to ensure timely design support, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, informational bulletins (IBs), and site visits.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts, and related construction documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated record of taking initiative and leading or participating in team endeavors.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 5 years of experience in multi-disciplinary project team leadership, or an Associate’s Degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in the Design and Construction field with multi-disciplinary project team leadership, or a High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience in the Design and Construction field with multi-disciplinary project team leadership.
• Ability to travel to project sites within New York State, including active construction sites (approximately 5 to 15% travel).
• Proficiency with PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with project management programs like Bluebeam, P6 Schedule, and Submittal Exchange.
• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs.
• Design and construction-related certifications from PMI, CMAA, CSI, and similar organizations are a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, vision, and dental.
• 401K retirement plan.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).

Pay

Compensation range: $110,000 to $150,000 per year. Exact compensation will be determined based on the individual candidate’s qualifications and location.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.