Senior Project Manager

Daisy•New York, NY

10d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Daisy is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to advise condo and co-op boards on complex capital projects from initial scope through closeout. The role leads project planning and contractor negotiations, protects buildings through strong contracts and project controls, and builds board confidence to secure new engagements. The Senior Project Manager will develop Daisy’s project management practice by setting standards, mentoring project managers on complex projects and board interactions, and establishing controls for signed contracts, change orders, budgets, and reporting. The role works alongside property managers who know each building firsthand to bring informed, hands-on expertise to each project. The position leads high-stakes capital projects such as façade, roof, building-system, and major interior upgrades; advises boards on costs, schedules, risks, and tradeoffs; and partners with sales and property management teams to shape scope and secure engagements. It may also resolve troubled projects or strained board relationships and lead insurance-loss rebuilds with insurers, adjusters, design professionals, and contractors. The role oversees procurement, bid reviews, contractor and design-professional negotiations, contracts, change orders, payments, risk management, vendor disputes and claims, and NYC Department of Buildings filings and approvals. The Senior Project Manager establishes project delivery standards and playbooks, mentors project managers and coordinators, reviews complex projects, implements project controls, and uses project lessons and market insights—including contractor performance, pricing, and NYC code changes—to improve team practices. The role requires regular site visits across NYC. Compensation is $130,000–$160,000 depending on experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefits package and equity.

Requirements

10+ years of project management and construction experience, primarily as an owner’s representative on NYC projects, leading multi-million-dollar projects from scope through closeout.
Proven ability to prevent and resolve budget overruns, contractor issues, disputes, and loss of board confidence.
Strong construction expertise across pricing, sequencing, and coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors.
Negotiation skills and an established NYC network of contractors and consultants, with the ability to challenge costs while maintaining strong relationships.
Strong contract and risk judgment, including AIA agreements, insurance and indemnity, liquidated damages, lien waivers, and change orders.
Expert knowledge of NYC Department of Buildings processes and local laws, including LL11/FISP, LL97, and LL152.
Ability to advise boards, communicate clearly, navigate difficult decisions, and help win new engagements.
Experience building project delivery standards, processes, controls, budgets, and reporting to improve consistency and predictability.
Experience mentoring project managers and improving team performance.
Builder’s mindset and interest in shaping processes at a fast-growing, tech-enabled company and using modern tools, data, and AI.
Relevant degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, real estate, or a related field.
Comfort conducting regular site visits across NYC.

Nice To Haves

Insurance-loss rebuild or construction-dispute experience.
PE or RA license, or PMP certification.
Condo and co-op experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Daisy’s highest-stakes capital projects, including façade, roof, building-system, and major interior upgrades.
Advise boards with clear recommendations based on realistic costs, schedules, risks, and tradeoffs.
Shape project scope, present options, and partner with sales and property management teams to build board confidence and secure new engagements.
Resolve troubled projects or strained board relationships.
Lead insurance-loss rebuilds with insurers, adjusters, design professionals, and contractors.
Lead procurement, bid reviews, and negotiations with contractors and design professionals; manage contracts, change orders, and payments.
Protect buildings through strong contract terms, proactive risk management, and resolution of vendor disputes and claims.
Oversee NYC Department of Buildings filings and coordinate with design professionals and contractors to keep approvals and sign-offs on track.
Establish project delivery standards and playbooks covering scope, vendor management, and closeout.
Mentor project managers and coordinators, review complex projects, and coach them through board interactions.
Implement project controls for contracts, change orders, budgets, schedules, and board reporting.
Turn project lessons and market insights, including contractor performance, pricing, and NYC code changes, into improvements across the team.
Conduct regular site visits across NYC.