Construction Project Manager

AECOM•New York, NY

13d•$165,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Construction Project Manager to be based in New York, NY. This position will work with the New York City Housing Authority apartment readiness team, supporting the NYCHA/AECOM Comprehensive Modernization Program across various developments throughout the New York City boroughs. The role involves assessing, documenting, and tracking apartment conditions and renovation progress, managing renovation schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders including NYCHA, AECOM Program Management, Property Management, and Development staff, and overseeing the NYCHA Job Order Contract (JOC) contractor to ensure safe, efficient, and timely renovation work. The position also requires performing quality assurance inspections, monitoring project activities, preparing status reports, and coordinating with the Program Tenant Relocation Team to align apartment readiness with resident relocation schedules. Effective communication with NYCHA leadership, Program Management Team, Construction Managers, Design-Build teams, Property Management, and other stakeholders is crucial for successful program delivery. The role includes attending project meetings, coordinating project closeout activities, verifying permits and approvals, coordinating environmental investigations, and maintaining accurate project documentation.

Requirements

BA/BS plus eight years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal communications and collaboration skills, comfortable engaging with residents in a multi-cultural environment, and with tenant and development management, elected representatives, and other stakeholders.
10 years of project or program management oversight experience.
Knowledge of procedures and regulations for removing hazardous materials such as lead-based paint, mold and asbestos.
Working knowledge of building codes, standards, and building structures.
Experience in project scheduling, cost estimating.

Responsibilities

Visit prospective and active temporary relocation apartments regularly to assess, document, and track existing conditions, renovation progress, and remaining work required.
Follow all NYCHA policies, procedures, and program requirements governing the apartment renovation process.
Develop, maintain, and report on renovation schedules for temporary relocation apartments, identifying critical path activities and potential schedule risks.
Coordinate with NYCHA, the AECOM Program Management Team, Property Management, and Development staff to identify, prioritize, and track apartments requiring renovation for temporary resident occupancy.
Manage and coordinate the NYCHA Job Order Contract (JOC) contractor to ensure renovation work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established schedules; monitor and report on production status.
Perform quality assurance inspections throughout construction to verify compliance with program standards, utilizing established inspection checklists, punch lists, and final acceptance procedures.
Monitor and coordinate activities among contractors, consultants, NYCHA staff, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely issue resolution.
Prepare and distribute daily and weekly status reports, dashboards, and progress updates for the Program Management Team and NYCHA leadership.
Work closely with the Program Tenant Relocation Team to ensure temporary apartments are delivered in alignment with resident relocation schedules.
Communicate effectively with NYCHA leadership, the Program Management Team, Construction Managers, Design-Build teams, Property Management, and other stakeholders to support successful program delivery.
Attend project meetings with NYCHA, Design-Build teams, Construction Managers, and contractors, documenting action items and ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
Coordinate project closeout activities, ensuring all punch list items, required documentation, inspections, and final approvals are completed prior to resident occupancy.
Verify that all required permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals are obtained and maintained throughout the renovation process.
Coordinate environmental investigations and remediation activities, as required, to support apartment readiness and regulatory compliance.
Maintain accurate records, tracking logs, and program documentation to support reporting, audits, and overall program management activities.