What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Design & Construction position at About the Work?
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 MUST BE EMAILED TO ADMIN@ATWORKLLC.COM WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "PROJECT MANAGER POSITION - [YOUR NAME]" TO BE CONSIDERED.
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000