Project Manager - Construction - Brooklyn
Our client is an established luxury residential General Contractor specializing in complex, architect-driven renovations throughout Brooklyn and New York City. Their projects feature full-gut renovations, bespoke millwork, highly customized interiors, premium materials, and intricate architectural details.
Job Description
As a Project Manager - Construction - Brooklyn, you will be responsible for:
- Managing high-end residential renovation projects from preconstruction through final turnover
- Overseeing full-gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, and luxury apartments
- Developing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost reports
- Managing subcontractor buyouts, contracts, procurement, and long-lead materials
- Reviewing and processing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
- Coordinating architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, and homeowners
- Managing custom millwork, cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stone, tile, plaster, metalwork, and specialty finish packages
- Leading client, architect, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
- Collaborating closely with Superintendents to drive successful field execution
- Monitoring project costs and maintaining strong financial controls
- Reviewing architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications
- Identifying project risks and resolving issues before they impact schedule or budget
- Managing punch lists, project closeout, and homeowner turnover
- Ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have:
- 5+ years of Project Management experience
- Extensive high-end residential renovation experience
- Proven experience managing full-gut renovations of brownstones, townhomes, penthouses, duplexes, and luxury apartments
- Strong knowledge of custom millwork and architectural woodwork
- Experience with high-end cabinetry, stone, tile, plaster, and specialty finishes
- Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and cost-control experience
- Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and interior designers
- Strong understanding of NYC luxury residential construction and project sequencing
- Knowledge of subcontractor buyouts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project controls
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar construction management software
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship
- Excellent leadership, communication, client-facing, and problem-solving skills
What's on Offer
Base salary of $140,000 - $200,000, depending on experience Competitive annual performance bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution Generous PTO and paid holiday package Commuter and transportation benefits Stable pipeline of high-end residential renovation projects Opportunity to manage multi-million-dollar luxury residences Exposure to complex full-gut renovations and highly customized interiors Opportunity to manage prestigious brownstone, townhouse, penthouse, and duplex renovations Hands-on involvement with bespoke millwork, premium materials, and specialty finishes Opportunity to collaborate with leading architects and interior designers Professional development and continuing education opportunities Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Project Manager and Project Executive positions Long-term stability with an established luxury residential builder Collaborative culture with experienced field and project management teams Opportunity to deliver some of Brooklyn's most distinctive and architecturally significant residences