Job Description
Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan
Our client is an established New York City General Contractor specializing in large-scale ground-up multifamily, affordable housing, market-rate residential, and mixed-use construction. They offer a strong pipeline of complex projects throughout NYC and long-term opportunities for experienced professionals looking to take ownership of major developments.
As a Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:
- Managing large-scale ground-up multifamily projects from preconstruction through completion
- Overseeing residential developments valued at $100M+
- Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reports
- Managing subcontractor buyouts, contracts, procurement, and long-lead materials
- Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, and subcontractors
- Reviewing and processing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Leading owner, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
- Monitoring project costs and maintaining strong financial controls
- Collaborating closely with Superintendents to drive successful field execution
- Tracking critical-path activities and ensuring key milestones are achieved
- Identifying project risks and implementing proactive solutions
- Coordinating inspections, agency approvals, punch lists, and turnover
- Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
- 7+ years of construction experience with significant Project Management responsibility
- Extensive ground-up multifamily construction experience
- Experience with market-rate multifamily and/or affordable housing developments
- Proven experience working on large-scale projects valued at $100M+
- Strong understanding of ground-up construction from sitework and foundations through interiors and turnover
- Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control experience
- Experience managing subcontractor buyouts, procurement, contracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
- Proven ability to coordinate large project teams and multiple subcontractors
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
- Excellent leadership, client-facing, communication, and problem-solving skills
What's on offer:
- Competitive base salary: $160,000 - $210,000+
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Commuter benefits or vehicle allowance
- Stable pipeline of $100M+ ground-up multifamily developments
- Opportunity to manage major market-rate and affordable housing projects
- Exposure to complex, large-scale NYC residential construction
- Opportunity to take ownership of projects from preconstruction through turnover
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Clear advancement path into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive positions
- Long-term career stability with an established NYC General Contractor
- Collaborative environment with experienced field and project management teams
- Opportunity to work on some of New York City's most significant residential developments
Apply today to join a leading NYC General Contractor as a Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan and take ownership of $100M+ ground-up market-rate and affordable housing developments throughout New York City.
Job summary:
Sector Construction Sub Sector Project Manager Industry Property Where Manhattan Contract Type PermanentNumbers & Facts
| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $160,000–$210,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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