Project Manager 1

Recruitment Team•New York, NY

122d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Project Manager 1 administers portions of construction projects from beginning to end, including preconstruction budget, schedule, and constructability reviews; subcontractor procurement; construction; and project financial and safety matters. The role provides leadership to the project team and helps ensure work is completed within budget and schedule and in conformance with design documents. It coordinates closely with senior project leadership, the superintendent, subcontractors, the development team, architects, lenders, and governing authorities. L+M Development Partners is a full-service real estate development firm founded in 1984. Its mission is to build stronger communities, and its double-bottom-line philosophy considers both financial returns and positive community impact. The firm develops, invests in, constructs, and manages properties in urban markets nationwide, primarily in the New York Tri-State Area. L+M describes itself as a leading affordable housing developer and reports approximately $20 billion in development and investment and more than 57,000 residential units in construction or acquired, preserved, or completed.

Requirements

Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards, and related project activities, interfaces, and interdependencies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of New York City building codes and ADA standards.
Strong knowledge of safety compliance, including federal, state, and local safety codes.
Strong fact-finding skills and follow-through to resolve issues.
Ability to prioritize assignments based on critical deadlines.
Ability and willingness to make sound decisions and overcome obstacles.
Ability to recognize problems, evaluate facts, resolve issues efficiently, and seek supervisor assistance when necessary.
Leadership ability and a positive attitude.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
At least 5 years of experience.
MS Word and Excel proficiency.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent work experience with a high school or vocational degree.

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD is recommended.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the project team and ensure project completion within budget and schedule and in conformance with design documents.
Develop and execute the bidding strategy with the Senior PM or Lead Project Manager, including project scope and schedule development, bid leveling, negotiation, and trade awards.
Develop a logistics plan with the superintendent to coordinate subcontractors’ work efficiently.
Manage the onsite project team and establish priorities.
For assigned trades, review subcontracts, purchase orders, and requisitions and recommend them for approval.
Schedule regular meetings with development, subcontractors, and the design team to review shop drawings, approvals, equipment and material lead times, required onsite dates, manpower projections, schedules, and quality or performance issues.
Monitor pending contractor and vendor costs.
For assigned trades, review and approve project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, and financial reports; inform Development of applicable deviations from project deliverables, schedule, or budget.
Obtain approvals for project changes generated by the project team.
Manage the DOB TCO/FCO process, obtain final acceptance of the work, and secure signoff from governing authorities such as DOB and DEP.
Assist in preparing the monthly Project Budget Report.
Meet with the architect and bank or lending institution to review the overall project and support timely payment of monthly requisitions.
Ensure timely subcontract closeout.
Oversee the overall safety program and its execution in the field.
Develop and train subordinates.
Delegate work with appropriate instruction and authority.