Project Manager - Residential Construction
About The Position
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects across its residential real estate portfolio. The role partners with residential building owners, operational leaders, consultants, and contractors to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to residents and building operations. The Project Manager leads projects from planning through closeout, defining scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and objectives with owners and internal stakeholders. The role manages project teams and vendors, monitors work through regular site inspections, ensures required regulatory filings, addresses challenges, and provides timely, transparent updates to leadership and stakeholders. The successful candidate will also support the development of project management processes, standards, and operational structure in an evolving environment. The position is hybrid, with up to five days per week in New York City. The schedule is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, and the role reports to the Director, Real Estate Operations & Optimization.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience managing residential construction or renovation projects.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with residential property owners, condominium associations, or residential management teams.
- Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and vendor management.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while delivering results on time and within budget.
- Exceptional communication skills and a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement.
- Hands-on leadership style and willingness to maintain a visible, active presence at project sites.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Adaptability and flexibility in an evolving environment.
- Collaborative, relationship-oriented approach with professionalism and accountability.
Nice To Haves
- PMP, CCM, or another relevant project management certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead residential construction, renovation, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects from planning through project closeout.
- Partner with residential building owners and internal stakeholders to define project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and objectives.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and budget forecasts.
- Manage architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout project execution.
- Ensure that work is properly filed with regulatory agencies.
- Conduct regular on-site inspections to monitor progress, ensure quality standards, and address project challenges.
- Coordinate construction activities to minimize disruption to residents and daily building operations.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget commitments.
- Provide thorough, transparent, and timely project updates to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support the development and implementation of project management processes, standards, and operational structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
