Construction Project Manager

Friends of the High Line • New York, NY

22d • $82,500 - $87,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing all aspects of design and construction projects at the High Line park and headquarters facility. Project types include new construction & renovation, capital repair and retrofit projects, and infrastructure-focused projects. The Construction Project Manager collaborates with internal departments - including Operations, Advancement, and Finance - and external partners such as NYC Parks and adjacent developers.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of relevant project management experience in architecture, landscape architecture, construction, or owner’s representation, or related field
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, solve problems, and collaborate with a variety of colleagues, external vendors, contractors, designers, and partners at all levels
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications; understanding of construction administration including submittal/shop drawing review process
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules
• Knowledge of industry standards
• Attentive to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced and flexible office environment
• Excellent skills in verbal, written, and graphic communication
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions, as needed
• Some evening and weekend work required based on project needs
• Ability to work from the FHL offices in the Meatpacking District at least three days per week, with flexibility to be in the office more frequently as needed based on project demands and other responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, or related field
• Experience in the fields of planning, landscape architecture, architecture, design, and the operations/programming of public spaces
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other industry professionals
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of contracts and insurance
• Completion of OSHA 10 or 30, LEED Green Associate, or certificates in project management/construction management

Responsibilities

• Serve as main project led on contracts or projects through all phases; projects may include small scale repair or renovation projects and larger capital projects across the High Line
• Manage projects by developing scopes of work; soliciting and reviewing bids from architects, engineers, contractors, and construction managers; preparing estimates, schedules and budgets; and overseeing project execution from design through construction and post-occupancy
• Coordinate between planning & design and park operations departments to ensure successful execution and oversight of projects, and confirm that all projects are on the institutional main calendar and internal resources are allocated and scheduled
• Create communication processes and documents to ensure that all affected stakeholders are aware of impact of projects on park
• Coordinate with external architects, landscape architects, and consultants to ensure projects are executed in alignment with the design intent
• Conduct weekly site visits to verify that construction work aligns with the Contract Documents
• Liaise with NYC Parks and other city agencies as needed for necessary agency approvals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
• 20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with 4 floating holidays (based on start date) & 2 Winter Fridays, Discounts Citi Bike Membership
• Discounts with vendors at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
• Free entrance to the Whitney Museum
• Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Allowance for professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees