Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan

Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan

Our client is a premier multifamily General Contractor and Construction Manager with a significant presence across New York City. Their portfolio consists of large-scale affordable housing, market-rate residential, luxury multifamily, and mixed-use developments, many valued between $50M and $200M+.

Job Description

As a Project Manager - Construction - Manhattan, you will be responsible for:

• Managing ground-up multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, and financial forecasts
• Managing subcontractor buyouts, contracts, procurement, and change orders
• Reviewing and processing RFIs, submittals, and project documentation
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, ownership teams, and subcontractors
• Monitoring project costs and maintaining financial controls
• Managing project schedules and critical milestones
• Reviewing architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Leading owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings
• Working closely with field operations and Superintendents to ensure successful project execution
• Managing project risks and proactively resolving budget, schedule, and coordination challenges
• Overseeing project closeout, turnover, and punch-list completion
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

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 Applicant

The successful candidate will have:

• 3-6+ years of construction management experience
• Experience as a Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, or Project Engineer with increasing responsibility
• Proven experience on ground-up multifamily construction projects
• Experience with affordable housing, market-rate multifamily, luxury multifamily, or mixed-use residential developments
• Strong preference for candidates who have worked on projects valued between $50M-$100M+
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, procurement, and cost-control experience
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation
• Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings
• Experience working with subcontractors, consultants, and ownership teams
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred

What's on Offer

Base salary: $100,000 - $150,000+, depending on experience Competitive annual performance bonus Industry-leading bonus structure tied to project and company performance Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Generous PTO and paid holiday package Commuter and transportation benefits Company-provided technology package Stable pipeline of large-scale multifamily developments Opportunity to work on major affordable housing and market-rate residential projects throughout NYC Exposure to projects valued from $50M to $200M+ Direct mentorship from Senior Project Managers, Project Executives, and Operations Leadership Professional development and leadership training programs Collaborative culture focused on employee growth and internal promotion Long-term career stability with a top-tier multifamily builder Clear progression from Project Manager Senior Project Manager Project Executive Opportunity to help deliver some of New York City's most impactful residential developments