Construction Project Manager

Fortive•New York, NY

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Gordian is a leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services, known for pioneering Job Order Contracting (JOC) and delivering innovative solutions like RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence tools. The company's mission is to help customers maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and improve building quality across all phases of the building lifecycle. As a Project Manager, you will be crucial in overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of construction and facility-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet customer specifications and company standards. This full-time, on-site role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, coupled with a solid understanding of construction processes and project management best practices. The position specifically supports Gordian’s partnership with The New York Department of Education (DOE), managing renovation and modernization projects across all New York City Public schools in all five boroughs of NYC.

Requirements

Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications; experienced in comprehensive price proposal reviews.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
3-5 years in construction procurement, management, or general contracting.
Strong knowledge of commercial public construction operations, pricing, contracting, scope development, and estimating.
Strong knowledge of NYC regulatory agency requirements for project filing, permitting, inspection, and closeout (DOB, FDNY, DOT, DEP).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in both planning and execution phases.
Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexible, strategic, results-driven, and highly organized.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); able to create custom tracking tools and reports.
Skilled in construction management platforms such as Procore and MS Project.
Ability to travel 100% locally within the five boroughs and work primarily on-site at the NYC Long Island City office and NYC DOE project locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both horizontal and vertical construction preferred.
Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ preferred.
Solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.
Experience with Smartsheet work management software is a plus but not required.

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 Pre-Construction Meetings to align scope, schedule, logistics, and safety protocols.
Facilitate and lead Progress Meetings to review milestones, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.
Facilitate and lead Punch List Meetings to 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 contractors, City agencies and all 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 SCA/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, and 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.
Knowledge of General Construction, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, building products, construction details / design and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
Knowledge of Project estimating scheduling and cost control.