Project Manager - Construction Manager

NV5•New York, NY

25d

About The Position

NV5 is seeking a Project Manager – Construction Management to support the delivery of building construction projects. Experience with infrastructure construction is preferred. The role supports projects for New York City agency clients and select private-sector clients, and requires construction management capabilities, sound technical judgment, and effective coordination with clients, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders. The position manages construction management activities from preconstruction through construction and closeout. It combines project coordination, cost and schedule oversight, contract administration, field oversight, project controls, and closeout coordination. The role involves office-based project management as well as field activities at active construction sites, including site visits and travel throughout New York City as required. The compensation range is $130,000–$160,000. NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k), and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant construction management or project management experience, appropriate to the size, complexity, and scope of assigned projects.
Building construction management experience.
Experience supporting public-sector clients and coordinating with municipal agencies, design professionals, contractors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, construction means and methods, contract administration, cost control, scheduling, change management, and project documentation.
Ability to review and interpret construction documents and identify scope gaps, constructability issues, coordination conflicts, and potential project risks.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate incomplete information, assess alternatives, and recommend practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional project reports, meeting minutes, and client presentations.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships, exercise sound judgment, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Proactive approach to identifying issues, managing risk, and following through on corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to perform site visits and travel to project locations throughout New York City as required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
62-hour NYC SST or better.
Infrastructure construction experience.
Experience working on construction projects in New York City, particularly projects for NYC public agencies.
Experience with construction management, scheduling, and project controls software.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate construction management activities from preconstruction through construction and project closeout.
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects and maintain working relationships with clients, contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and agency representatives.
Coordinate with field personnel and project team members to monitor progress, resolve issues, and maintain alignment with project objectives.
Participate in project meetings, prepare and review meeting minutes, track action items, and follow through on outstanding issues.
Provide project status updates covering schedule impacts, budget concerns, construction issues, and recommended corrective actions.
Coordinate multiple project priorities while maintaining clear communication with clients and internal team members.
Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, budgets, and schedules to identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, potential conflicts, and project risks.
Support the development and review of project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and procurement plans.
Monitor project costs and schedule performance, evaluate changes, and identify potential impacts to the overall project.
Review contractor schedules, assess critical path activities, evaluate proposed schedule changes, and monitor progress against milestones.
Coordinate with estimating, scheduling, engineering, and other technical personnel to support project decisions.
Identify opportunities for value engineering, cost control, improved sequencing, and more efficient construction execution.
Evaluate proposed change orders, requests for information, payment applications, and other project documentation for consistency with contract requirements and project objectives.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with contract documents, approved schedules, quality requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
Coordinate with construction management field staff to track daily progress, identify deficiencies, document site conditions, and resolve construction issues.
Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, and related documentation, coordinating reviews with design professionals and technical specialists.
Monitor contractor performance and coordinate resolution of design conflicts, unforeseen conditions, material delays, and other construction challenges.
Maintain project documentation, correspondence, logs, meeting records, submittal registers, requests for information, change orders, and other required project controls.
Review contractor payment applications, supporting documentation, and reported progress in coordination with the project team.
Monitor contract requirements, insurance documentation, required approvals, and other project compliance obligations.
Track project risks, potential claims, changes in scope, and issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, or contractual performance.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other deliverables for clients and internal management.
Escalate significant project risks and recommend practical strategies for resolution.
Track deficiencies, nonconforming work, corrective actions, and outstanding items through resolution.
Support project safety oversight by monitoring compliance with established project safety requirements and coordinating timely communication and resolution of identified concerns.
Coordinate with relevant NYC agencies, utility providers, inspectors, and other stakeholders as required by the project.
Coordinate completion of punch-list items, correction of deficiencies, and resolution of outstanding contractual requirements.
Monitor preparation and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, testing records, and other closeout documentation.
Coordinate required inspections, approvals, training, and turnover activities with contractors, design professionals, clients, and agency representatives.
Verify that outstanding project documentation and deliverables are addressed before final project closeout.
Perform site visits and travel to project locations throughout New York City as required.