Construction Project Manager, General Construction

Project Manager

Gordian is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. As the pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian delivers innovative solutions including proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence tools. Our mission is to help customers maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and improve building quality from planning and design to procurement, construction, and operations.

As a Project Manager at Gordian, you will play a critical role in overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of construction and facility-related projects. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer specifications and company standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of construction processes and project management best practices.

This role supports Gordian's partnership with the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) and involves managing renovation and modernization projects across school buildings in all five boroughs of NYC. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all project prerequisites are completed, verified, and documented prior to construction start.
• Assist in developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and confirming contract compliance.
• Implement project procedures from identification through execution.
• Perform constructability reviews during the design process and provide input to help fast-track projects.
• Facilitate and lead key meetings, including :
• Pre-Construction Meetings Align scope, schedule, logistics, and safety protocols.
• Progress Meetings Review milestones, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.
• Punch List Meetings Conduct final walkthroughs to identify and close outstanding items.
• Document and distribute meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate work with schools and DOE stakeholders to minimize disruption and ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks and delays through proactive site assessments and reporting.
• Schedule and perform compliance inspections as required by DOE and NYC regulatory agencies.
• Review and manage comprehensive project documentation, including :
• Project requirements
• Schedule of values
• Submittals and RFIs
• Project schedules (preliminary, final, baseline updates)
• Two-week look-aheads
• Contractor pay applications
• Compile and deliver final project binders for customer records.
• Manage material take-offs from plans and specifications and review detailed construction line-item estimates and proposals.
• Uphold customer-specific procedures and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity.
• Review and process change orders; manage scope changes due to unforeseen conditions with proper documentation and approvals.
• Understand compliance with NYC regulatory agencies (DOB, FDNY, DOT, DEP) for permitting, inspections, and closeout.
• Maintain detailed activity schedules to meet procurement and project timelines.
• Monitor budgets and review contractor invoices in alignment with financial controls.
• Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents.
• Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization.
• Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum.
• Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.
• Train contractors on Gordian software and customer-specific procedures.
• Support customers during contract bidding processes.
• Facilitate communication between customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.

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