Construction Project Manager - Residential High Rise

AECOM•New York, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Project Manager to deliver an out-of-the-ground high-rise residential construction project from preconstruction through closeout, in the Upper East Side of NYC. The role involves coordinating design, permitting, procurement, and construction activities, leading subcontractor teams, managing risk, and maintaining strong communication throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM Tishman has a long history of managing complex development projects, including luxury residential buildings and tall buildings that define city skylines.

Requirements

BS Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field and 4 years of relevant construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of education/experience.
Extensive experience in façade construction projects.
Hands-on experience with reinforced concrete high-rise (post-tension slabs, core walls), curtain wall systems, and tower crane logistics.
Experience managing mockups, performance testing, and envelope commissioning.
Familiarity with urban site constraints (street closures, deliveries, community relations).
Experience in the design, bidding, active construction, and project close out phases throughout the duration of construction project.
Experience with project documentation (RFI, RFP, change order management, etc).
Experience in NYC building code and permitting.

Nice To Haves

BS Civil Engineering
Engineer in Training (E.I.T) preferred
OSHA and Site Safety NYC certification

Responsibilities

Lead façade/curtain wall procurement and installation planning, including testing, mockups, and weatherproofing sequencing.
Support design coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, permitting strategy, and bid packaging; lead tendering and scope alignment for major trades (structure, façade, MEP).
Build cash flow forecasts, risk registers, procurement timelines, and change management procedures.
Participate in the oversight of site preparation, excavation, shoring, dewatering, and utility relocations; coordinate foundation systems (deep foundations, mats, pile caps) and inspections.
Manage vertical structure delivery (reinforced concrete/steel, post-tension slabs, core walls), including cycle planning, formwork, rebar, concrete pours, etc.
Manage waterproofing and building envelope performance testing.
Coordinate unit finishes and common areas, manage punchlists, FF&E, and turnover sequencing with inspections and regulatory approvals.
Enforce site safety plans (JHAs, pre-task plans, audits) and promote a safety-first culture aligned to high-rise operations and public protection in dense urban settings.
Ensure code compliance and readiness for AHJ inspections and TCO/CO milestones.