Sr. Project Manager - High Rise

About the role

Seeking a Senior Project Manager for a High Rise Design Build Project. This is an immediate need. LiRo-Hill is ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record and provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Edison, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management of a design-build project to ensure successful completion and delivery in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Work closely with the construction contractor to develop efficient and cost-effective plans for project implementation.
• Administer agreements, monitor contract performance, and review project schedules, payments, and budget projections.
• Maintain proper reporting and records management covering contracts, drawings, correspondence, progress reports, as well as oversight of permits and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Review and/or approve contractor requests for change orders and manage budgets and financial reporting by tracking progress of payments and invoicing.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved on the project(s), maintaining good working relationships and close interface with client, subcontractor, and team members.
• Engage with the construction contractor’s workforce as appropriate to implement the work.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Foster a culture of safety and promote safety protocols particularly as it relates to contractor work activities.
• This position requires onsite leadership of a project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction projects of various complexity, including at least 7 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale high rise construction projects.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Solid proficiency in construction management software and project management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex construction projects in traditional and design-build project delivery methods.
• Experience working with New York City public agencies.
• Solid interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution abilities and capacity to build and maintain relationships.
• Effective leadership capabilities with demonstrated ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve challenges and generate effective solutions.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $90 to $105 per hour. Exact compensation will be determined based on the individual candidate's qualifications and client approval.