Senior Project Manager - Soho Farmhouse New York

Soho House•Brooklyn, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Soho Farmhouse New York Project Director and ultimately to the Americas Development Director, this role is responsible for the successful day-to-day project management and execution of Soho Farmhouse New York in the Hudson Valley, with a target opening by Q2 2028. The position offers full project lifecycle experience, collaborating with an established in-house development team on a large-scale land and multi-building hotel resort development. The Senior Project Manager will lead and coordinate internal design and development teams, external project consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This role serves as the primary day-to-day contact with general contractors and specialty trades, acting as the technical and construction execution-oriented "#2" to the Project Director. The position is site-based and directly accountable for implementing the project as designed and engineered. While support from an experienced development team is available, the individual is expected to be a self-starter, motivated, and capable of working autonomously. The role provides an exceptional opportunity to develop a well-rounded skill set covering planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover/operation phases. The role requires a business leader with clear communication skills, capable of conveying design and construction standards and requirements, and providing expert decision-making to minimize design errors and save time and money. It also necessitates a collaborative partnership with key Design and Operations directors to implement forward-looking, future-proofing design and operational decisions for the project's 5- and 10-year horizons. Proactive and inclusive communication across the core design and development team is paramount, requiring a solutions-oriented and consensus-minded approach to drive critical decision-making among stakeholders and monitor/report risks and opportunities.

Requirements

8+ years experience in a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Development Manager or similar type role leading large-scale redevelopments for a major construction or development company
Proven track record of 5+ successfully executed, Tri-State area-based construction and/or re-development projects, including extensive Shell & Core, high-end residential / hospitality Fitout experience
Historic renovation experience is a must
Intimate understanding of New York State building codes
Extensive experience in negotiating multi-trade construction packages and maintains existing relationships with wider GC / trade network in Tri-State area
Experience working in a global hospitality, lifestyle or luxury brand environment
Strong understanding of legal, financial, and design aspects of hospitality development
Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience with project management tools and enterprise reporting systems
Ability to travel within the United States and 2-4 times per year internationally
Masters Degree in Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Manage the General Contractor and trade subcontractors on site through pre-construction, construction, commissioning and closeout.
Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the General Contractor and trade subcontractors on site.
Coordinate administrative requirements with subcontractors and vendors, establishing and maintaining working relationships throughout construction.
Oversee day-to-day site activity in coordination with the Superintendent, ensuring work is executed safely, on schedule, and to spec.
Monitor jobsite safety compliance across all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, including verifying appropriate training and site clearance.
Identify, escalate, and resolve field issues, disputes, construction problems, and project risk as they arise on site to prevent potential delays.
Lead weekly site progress and coordination meetings with the GC, trade contractors, and design/consultant team.
Coordinate material and equipment procurement and delivery timelines to keep installations on schedule.
Ensure the General Contractor and subcontractors perform in line with their contract documents and project drawings.
Prepare and issue RFPs and bid packages for trade and vendor scopes.
Compare contractor and subcontractor bids and proposals, and lead buyout negotiations through to awarded trade and vendor contracts.
Prepare, negotiate, and process Letters of Intent and contract agreements with awarded subcontractors and vendors.
Review and respond to submittments, RFIs, and shop drawings, coordinating input between the design team, consultants, and the field.
Develop and maintain the project's master construction schedule, including rolling 4-week look-aheads, and communicate schedule changes to affected parties.
Prepare, track, and process change order proposals for owner review and approval.
Review and verify contractor and subcontractor payment applications (AIAs) for accuracy before approval.
Monitor the construction project budget, tracking costs against approved budget and reporting variations.
Track punch list items through to completion and compile closeout documentation ahead of handover to operations.
Oversee delivery and handover of projects by a fit-out contractor (or the main contractor) to the operations team ensuring all quality control and snagging is fulfilled.