New York City Construction Project Manager

Tri-State Energy, Inc.•New Brunswick, NJ

13h•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-State Energy (TSE), a client-focused energy solutions provider specializing in energy engineering and MEP contracting, is seeking a New York City Construction Project Manager to lead projects for New York-based clients, particularly in New York City. The role focuses on driving lighting and mechanical construction projects through internal teams and subcontractors, supporting customer satisfaction and company growth. The successful candidate will have a strong lighting background in schools, hospitals, or other commercial or public facilities, and experience leading teams on large-scale or multiple concurrent projects. The position requires knowledge of lighting design, construction safety requirements, and best practices, as well as the ability to align project execution with business objectives and collaborate effectively with clients, executives, lighting teams, and contractors. The role also includes identifying and qualifying potential vendors and solutions. Experience managing projects for agencies such as NYPA, OGS, DCAS, NYC H+H, or similar is relevant. The position requires residence in New York or New Jersey and the ability to work onsite. Travel within the tri-state area is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with supervisory work often occurring on second shift. The role includes occasional weekend work and an on-call requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, electrical license, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated experience managing lighting teams or contractors.
Several years of contracting project management experience, with a significant portion in management or leadership positions.
Ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
Strong project management skills, including setting priorities, collecting and documenting requirements, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain and operate personal and/or company vehicles and a valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel within the tri-state area.
Must reside in New York or New Jersey and be able to work onsite.
Strong customer service skills, including proactively identifying customer needs and managing expectations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team; self-starter.
Exceptional organizational, time-management, and planning skills.
Knowledge of client and project management.
Experience with New York City construction.
Awareness of market trends and lighting, construction, and contracting best practices.
Knowledge of lighting equipment, lighting control systems, and tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and similar tools.
Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
Strong lighting background in schools, hospitals, or other commercial or public facilities.
Knowledge of lighting design, safety requirements, and construction best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or upgrading lighting and HVAC systems in public facilities.
Interest and experience in energy conservation and engineering.
Knowledge of systems and processes for tracking facilities, HVAC, and lighting projects; expertise in design-build and audit processes is advantageous.
Knowledge of NYPA processes and procedures.
Knowledge of DCAS processes and procedures.
Knowledge of NYC H+H processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Manage projects and vendors.
Work with the team to secure resources for auditing and costing projects.
Help create the overall project blueprint and drive execution of client projects.
Understand and apply safety requirements.
Set and achieve SMART goals for installation teams and work with field management to develop systems and processes.
Oversee deployment of lighting field teams.
Manage capacity planning.
Prepare financial budgets and present proposals to executives and stakeholders.
Work with external vendors and advisors, and communicate with other departments as needed when problems arise.
Lead lighting and mechanical construction projects through internal teams and subcontractors.
Identify and qualify potential vendors and solutions.
Review requirements, costs, and existing tools; make recommendations to the executive team and drive solutions.
Provide clarity on complex problems, facilitate decision-making, and guide high-value investments.
Proactively identify customer needs and manage customer expectations.
Travel within the tri-state area as needed.