Project Manager - Design & Construction Job at About the Work in New York

Project Manager – Design & Construction

New York City | $115,000–$140,000 | Full Time | In Person

About the Work manages capital projects from idea to occupancy. We are looking for an experienced strategic Project Manager to join our team.

You are:

• Skilled at driving clients and project teams through capital project design and construction
• A clear and proactive communicator who can translate complex technical issues into actionable next steps
• Comfortable navigating design and construction-phase issues, identifying practical solutions, and supporting project teams to move work forward
• A steady presence who earns the trust of clients and teams through expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, solution-oriented approach

You have:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or owner’s representation
• Deep understanding of design and construction administration processes and building systems
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and strategically administering consultant scopes and contracts
• Experience managing consultant and contractor invoices and requisitions
• Familiarity with coordinating public sector and nonprofit capital projects is a plus

About Us: We are a collaborative, in-person team based in New York City. Our projects support nonprofit, cultural, and public sector clients doing meaningful work in their communities.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter, both in .pdf format, to be considered. Applicants must also answer the following questions:

• Provide three examples of strategic construction administration efforts that you drove that saved the Client money.
• What’s one clause or contract term you always look for when reviewing a subconsultant or subcontractor agreement, and why?
• When reviewing a consultant or contractor invoice or requisition, what common issues do you check for?
• Give three examples of projects you worked on that were ground-up or involved adaptive reuse/complex existing conditions. Briefly describe your role on each.

Resume, cover letter, and responses should be emailed to admin@atworkllc.com.