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Project Manager - Commercial High Rise
NYC S&E Access Solutions by BrandSafway
Key Responsibilities
About Us
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice To All Potential Job Candidates
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.
Project Manager - Commercial High Rise
NYC S&E Access Solutions by BrandSafway
Key Responsibilities
- Manage ground up construction projects from contract award through final close-out.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, manpower forecasting, and equipment coordination.
- Serve as primary point of accountability for project execution, safety, schedule, and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with BrandSafway safety standards, Life-Saving Rules, and site-specific safety plans.
- Manage NYC DOB permitting for scaffolds, sidewalk sheds, hoists, and suspended access systems.
- Ensure full compliance with NYC Chapter 33, public protection requirements, and applicable Local Laws.
- Coordinate DOB inspections, permit renewals, amendments, close-outs, and resolution of violations.
- Interface with regulatory agencies including DOB, DOT, FDNY, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Sales, Operations, Yard, and Field Supervision to ensure scope alignment and execution readiness.
- Develop and manage project budgets, monitor labor, equipment, and material costs.
- Maintain ownership of project financial performance, including margin protection and cost recovery.
- Identify scope changes and risk exposure; prepare, price, and manage change orders.
- Review contract terms, riders, and project requirements; escalate risks as appropriate.
- Support billing, progress invoicing, retention tracking, and final project close-out activities.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and reporting.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, general contractors, owners, and consultants.
- Provide leadership, oversight, and mentorship to colleagues
- Support onboarding and development of project staff in alignment with NYC execution standards.
- Represent S&E Access Solutions and BrandSafway professionally on assigned projects.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience working on ground up Commercial High-Rise projects in NYC required.
- Familiarity with NYC DOB and New York Building Codes.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited protocols or standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- To perform this job successfully, and individual should have knowledge of Microsoft: Word/ Excel/Teams/Outlook, Bluebeam, Construction PM software. MS Project experience is a plus.
- Valid driver's license.
About Us
BrandSafway is a leading global provider of access, specialized services, and forming and shoring solutions to the industrial, commercial and infrastructure markets. Through a network of ~340 strategic locations across 25 countries and ~40,000 employees, BrandSafway delivers a full range of industrial service solutions. BrandSafway supports maintenance and refurbishment projects as well as new construction and expansion plans with unmatched service from expert local labor and management. Today’s BrandSafway is At Work For You® — leveraging innovation and economies of scale to increase safety and productivity, while remaining nimble and responsive.
BrandSafway, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, special disabled or veteran status.
Notice To All Potential Job Candidates
Please be advised that BrandSafway will never require or ask for any fee from you in exchange for being considered, hired, promoted, transferred or having ongoing employment with us. It is a violation of our Code of Conduct if any employee requests any money or fee from you in exchange for tentatively special treatment or consideration. If anyone, regardless of whether an existing employee, or anyone else, requests payment of any fee in exchange for being hired into our company, you may confidentially contact our HR Compliance department at hrcompliance@brandsafway.com and provide the name of the individual and any other documentation or proof of such an act.