Construction Project Manager

Fortive•Long Island City, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordian is a provider of facility and construction cost data, software, and services throughout the building lifecycle. The Construction Project Manager oversees the administrative and operational aspects of construction and facility-related projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The role supports Gordian’s partnership with the New York City Department of Education (DOE), managing renovation and modernization projects across school buildings in all five boroughs of New York City. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading construction plans and specifications and experience reviewing comprehensive price proposals.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
3–5+ years of experience 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, including DOB, FDNY, DOT, and DEP.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in planning and execution.
Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexibility, strategic thinking, results orientation, and strong organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and the ability to create custom tracking tools and reports.
Skill with 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 DOE project locations.
Familiarity with DOB NOW and BISWEB filing systems is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both horizontal and vertical construction.
Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ and a solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.
Experience with Smartsheet work management software.

Responsibilities

Verify and document project prerequisites before construction begins.
Assist with developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, confirming contract compliance, and implementing project procedures from identification through execution.
Conduct constructability reviews during design and provide input to help fast-track projects.
Lead pre-construction, progress, and punch-list meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes.
Build relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders, and coordinate work with schools and SCA/DOE stakeholders to minimize disruption and ensure compliance.
Conduct site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality; identify and mitigate risks and delays through site assessments and reporting.
Schedule and perform compliance inspections required by SCA/DOE and NYC regulatory agencies.
Coordinate with plan examiners and agency representatives regarding code compliance and document requirements.
Review permit application documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with submission requirements.
Review and manage project requirements, schedules of values, submittals, RFIs, project schedules, two-week look-aheads, and contractor pay applications; compile 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 contractual and regulatory requirements; provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity.
Review and process change orders, documenting and securing approvals for scope changes due to unforeseen conditions.
Maintain detailed activity schedules and monitor budgets; review contractor invoices in accordance with financial controls.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to reduce delays, disruptions, and safety incidents; help maintain a safe, compliant project environment.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization; track and resolve construction issues and conflicts.
Train contractors on Gordian software and customer-specific procedures.
Support customers during contract bidding and facilitate communication among customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
Apply knowledge of general construction, mechanical and electrical systems, building products, construction details and design, applicable regulations, and quality standards.
Use project estimating, scheduling, and cost-control knowledge in project delivery.