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Construction Manager | Ground-Up Residential

Construction Manager | Ground-Up Residential

Henderson Scott USBronx, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Project Manager / Construction Manager - Ground-Up Residential (NYC Boroughs)

Location : New York City (projects across the five boroughs)

Employment Type : Full-time, on-site with field presence

Reports to : Project Executive / Director of Construction

  • Drive preconstruction and planning : review drawings / specs, lead constructability and logistics planning, support budgeting / VE, and develop baseline schedules (Master / P6 or MS Project).
  • Own buyout and contracting : prepare bid scopes, level bids, negotiate and award trade packages, and draft owner / subcontractor agreements with Legal / Procurement.
  • Manage schedule and cost : maintain CPM schedules; run weekly look-aheads; issue recovery plans; produce cost reports, cash flow, and forecast to complete; control change orders and exposures.
  • Coordinate design and trades : lead OAC and coordination meetings; manage RFIs / submittals; ensure model / drawings align with field conditions; coordinate MEP, façade, vertical transportation, and life safety.
  • Ensure quality : implement QA / QC plans, first-in-place inspections, mock-ups, and punch strategies; track non-conformance and corrective actions.
  • Champion safety and compliance : enforce the site-specific safety plan; partner with Site Safety Manager and Superintendent; ensure LL196, DOB, FDNY, DEP / DOT permits, inspections, and sign-offs are in place.
  • Oversee financials and administration : approve pay apps; align with lender / owner reporting; manage contingency and allowances; document decisions and meeting minutes.
  • Lead people : mentor APMs / PEs / Engineers; hold subs accountable; promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture.
  • Deliver closeout : drive commissioning, training, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, punch completion, and TCO / CO.
  • Represent the project : primary day-to-day contact for the owner, design team, neighbors, agencies, and internal leadership.

What you'll bring

  • 5-8+ years of experience delivering ground-up multifamily residential projects in NYC (mid-rise / high-rise; market-rate, affordable / HPD / HDC, or mixed-use).
  • Proven track record taking at least two NYC residential projects from foundation through TCO, ideally $50M-$200M+.
  • Deep familiarity with NYC agencies and processes : DOB / DOB NOW, FDNY, DOT OCMC permits, DEP, utilities, special inspections, neighbor access agreements, and logistics in occupied urban contexts.
  • Strong cost and schedule discipline; comfort with value engineering, buyout strategy, and recovery planning.
  • Software proficiency : Procore (or similar), Bluebeam, BIM 360 / PlanGrid, Microsoft Project or P6, Excel. CMiC a plus.
  • Credentials : OSHA-30, SST (LL196). CHST, CCM, or PMP are pluses.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to senior stakeholders.

    • Nice to have

  • Experience with affordable housing programs (HPD / HDC requirements, Davis-Bacon / prevailing wage compliance).
  • Façade systems (unitized curtain wall, window wall, masonry), podium / transfer systems, MAT / SOG foundations, and tower cranes / vertical transport planning.
  • MEP coordination for residential stacks, energy code compliance, commissioning, and sustainability targets.

    • Key success metrics

  • Schedule performance (milestones met; recovery plans executed).
  • Budget adherence (change order % and forecast accuracy).
  • Quality (rework / NCR rate; punch duration).
  • Safety (recordable rate; audit scores).
  • Stakeholder satisfaction (owner / designer feedback) and team engagement.

    • Work environment

  • Field-first role; presence on site 4-5 days per week.
  • Occasional evening / weekend work for critical lifts, shutdowns, or turnovers.
  • Travel within NYC boroughs as assigned.

    • Compensation and benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonus; comprehensive benefits and 401(k).
  • Professional development, credential support, and clear advancement path to Senior PM or Project Executive.
  • Exact package to be discussed based on experience and project history.
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