Project Manager | Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

About the role

Project Manager responsible for leading ground-up multifamily residential construction projects in New York, NY, from pre‑construction through completion and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of ground-up multifamily residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover.
• Oversee all construction activities, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and execution plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with ownership, architects, engineers, lenders, consultants, municipal officials, and other project participants.
• Manage the pre-construction process, including estimating, budgeting, value engineering, constructability reviews, subcontractor procurement, and project planning.
• Prepare and review RFPs, solicit and evaluate bids, and assist with subcontractor and vendor selection.
• Oversee permitting, approvals, inspections, and coordination with municipal agencies and expeditors.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, quality, and overall performance while proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication between ownership, design teams, consultants, and field operations.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and contracts to ensure project requirements are being met.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and other project documentation.
• Track project costs, commitments, forecasts, and budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project invoices, pay applications, requisitions, and change orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate project reporting and timely processing of invoices.
• Maintain and administer project contracts in accordance with company requirements.
• Provide regular project updates, financial reports, schedules, and forecasts to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, consultants, architects, engineers, municipalities, and project partners.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Oversee project closeout, punch list completion, inspections, approvals, and final turnover.
• Support the company's continued growth and expansion of its NYC multifamily construction portfolio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of construction experience with a minimum of 3+ years managing ground-up multifamily residential projects.
• Ground-up multifamily construction experience is REQUIRED.
• Proven experience managing multifamily projects from pre-construction through completion and turnover.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, building codes, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and safety practices.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience with subcontractor/vendor selection, contract negotiation, procurement, and project buyout.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, invoices, change orders, commitments, and cost controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and drive them from conception through completion.
• NYC/NY Metro ground-up construction experience strongly preferred.

Pay

Compensation: $150,000‑$210,000