Project Manager High-rise Construction

Project Manager Ground-Up Residential (Jersey City)
Location: Jersey City
Employment Type: Full-time, on-site with field presence
Reports to: Project Executive / Director of Construction

Role Summary
Lead the full life cycle delivery of ground-up multifamily residential projects in dense, urban environments. You will own schedule, budget, quality, safety, and stakeholder coordination from preconstruction through TCO/closeout, partnering closely with field leadership (Superintendents), preconstruction, design teams, and the client.
What you'll do
* Drive preconstruction and planning: review drawings/specs, lead constructability and logistics planning, support budgeting/VE, and develop baseline schedules (Master/P6 or MS Project).
* Own buyout and contracting: prepare bid scopes, level bids, negotiate and award trade packages, and draft owner/subcontractor agreements with Legal/Procurement.
* Manage schedule and cost: maintain CPM schedules; run weekly look-aheads; issue recovery plans; produce cost reports, cash flow, and forecast to complete; control change orders and exposures.
* Coordinate design and trades: lead OAC and coordination meetings; manage RFIs/submittals; ensure model/drawings align with field conditions; coordinate MEP, façade, vertical transportation, and life safety.
* Ensure quality: implement QA/QC plans, first-in-place inspections, mock-ups, and punch strategies; track non-conformance and corrective actions.
* Champion safety and compliance: enforce the site-specific safety plan; partner with Site Safety Manager and Superintendent; ensure LL196, DOB, FDNY, DEP/DOT permits, inspections, and sign-offs are in place.
* Oversee financials and administration: approve pay apps; align with lender/owner reporting; manage contingency and allowances; document decisions and meeting minutes.
* Lead people: mentor APMs/PEs/Engineers; hold subs accountable; promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture.
* Deliver closeout: drive commissioning, training, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, punch completion, and TCO/CO.
* Represent the project: primary day-to-day contact for the owner, design team, neighbors, agencies, and internal leadership.
What you'll bring
* 5-8 years of experience delivering ground-up multifamily residential projects in NYC (mid-rise/high-rise; market-rate, affordable/HPD/HDC, or mixed-use).
* Proven track record taking at least two NYC residential projects from foundation through TCO, ideally $50M-$200M .
* Deep familiarity with NYC agencies and processes: DOB/DOB NOW, FDNY, DOT OCMC permits, DEP, utilities, special inspections, neighbor access agreements, and logistics in occupied urban contexts.
* Strong cost and schedule discipline; comfort with value engineering, buyout strategy, and recovery planning.
* Software proficiency: Procore (or similar), Bluebeam, BIM 360/PlanGrid, Microsoft Project or P6, Excel. CMiC a plus.
* Credentials: OSHA-30, SST (LL196). CHST, CCM, or PMP are pluses.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams and present to senior stakeholders.
Nice to have
* Experience with affordable housing programs (HPD/HDC requirements, Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage compliance).
* Façade systems (unitized curtain wall, window wall, masonry), podium/transfer systems, MAT/SOG foundations, and tower cranes/vertical transport planning.
* MEP coordination for residential stacks, energy code compliance, commissioning, and sustainability targets.
Key success metrics
* Schedule performance (milestones met; recovery plans executed).
* Budget adherence (change order % and forecast accuracy).
* Quality (rework/NCR rate; punch duration).
* Safety (recordable rate; audit scores).
* Stakeholder satisfaction (owner/designer feedback) and team engagement.
Work environment
* Field-first role; presence on site 4-5 days per week.
* Occasional evening/weekend work for critical lifts, shutdowns, or turnovers.
* Travel within NYC boroughs as assigned.
Compensation and benefits
* Competitive base salary with performance bonus; comprehensive benefits and 401(k).
* Professional development, credential support, and clear advancement path to Senior PM or Project Executive.
* Exact package to be discussed based on experience and project history.