Construction Project Manager

Lab37•New York, NY

4d•$149,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lab37 Robotics is a technology company developing and deploying robots for direct-to-customer food production. The Construction Project Manager owns planning and execution of commercial kitchen construction projects and modifications that support deployments of Lab37 robotic systems. The role manages budgets, schedules, contractor procurement and selection, construction teams, project cost controls, permitting, inspections, and stakeholder coordination. It also identifies value-engineering opportunities and resolves technical construction challenges, including those involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The position manages multiple concurrent projects and is based onsite at the company's New York office five days per week. The base salary range is $149,000–$175,000 per year. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications. The total rewards package may also include equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus. Benefits listed for USA full-time exempt employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability insurance; voluntary and supplemental insurance options; a pet insurance discount; a 401(k); health savings and flexible spending accounts; discretionary vacation days; eight paid holidays; paid sick time; paid bereavement leave; and paid parental leave.

Requirements

Experience managing commercial construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction processes, MEP systems, and coordination across multiple trades.
Proven experience independently managing construction budgets, project schedules, contractors, and vendors.
Experience with contractor bidding, RFPs, cost management, and value engineering.
Familiarity with permitting, inspections, building codes, and local regulatory requirements.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commercial kitchens, equipment installations, or other technically complex environments.
Experience with commercial kitchen equipment, robotics or manufacturing equipment installations, or kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems.

Responsibilities

Own the planning and execution of commercial kitchen construction projects and modifications supporting Lab37 robotic system deployments.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, contractor RFPs, bidding, and vendor selection.
Oversee contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, permit expeditors, and internal teams throughout design and construction.
Manage project cost controls, including change orders, contingencies, invoicing, and cost-to-complete tracking.
Identify opportunities for value engineering and resolve technical construction challenges involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Coordinate permitting, inspections, and regulatory requirements to support successful project delivery.
Manage multiple concurrent projects, proactively identifying risks and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including multiple plans and HSA options.
Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Pet insurance discount.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Discretionary vacation days.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Potential equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.