Construction Project Manager

1w1 week ago

BRAVO

New York City, US · Full-time · $90,000 – $110,000

About this role

BRAVO partners Velocity Architectural and Engineering Services and Bradford Construction Corporation (WBE), uniting leaders with decades of experience modernizing infrastructure in the New York metropolitan area. The cooperative delivers architectural, engineering, and construction management services to public and private clients in sectors like education, government, and transportation. Evening-shift Construction Project Managers support public agency projects from field offices in New York City.

Project Managers administer and coordinate design and construction activities for complex, high-visibility projects. They manage planning, problem-solving, and execution to ensure smooth delivery while upholding quality, compliance, and performance standards across consultants, vendors, and contractors. Daily work involves reviewing documents to resolve errors early and collaborating on technical issues for code-compliant facilities.

Roles require continuous communication with contractors, construction managers, school personnel, and senior staff. Managers make decisions on project phasing, scheduling, and timelines, enforcing policies aligned with client procedures. Field-based positions in Bronx or Queens involve on-site issue resolution and stakeholder coordination for public agency initiatives.

BRAVO empowers a diverse team of thinkers and doers focused on client service and community impact. Opportunities include mentoring junior managers and contractors on execution and problem-solving. Excellent benefits support professional growth, including reimbursement for licenses and memberships.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience with significant exposure to managing construction projects
Experience administering design and construction for public agency projects
Proficiency in reviewing construction documents and resolving design errors
Knowledge of change orders, technical issues, and code-compliant construction practices
Ability to handle contractor claims, disputes, and field issue resolutions
Familiarity with project phasing, scheduling, and stakeholder timeline management
Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and construction teams on high-visibility projects

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate design and construction activities for complex and/or high-visibility projects
Manage project planning, problem-solving, and execution to ensure smooth project delivery
Uphold quality, compliance, and performance standards across all consultants, vendors, and contractors
Review design and construction documents to identify and resolve errors early in the process
Collaborate with architects and engineers on change orders, technical issues, and document interpretations
Maintain continuous communication with contractors, construction managers, school personnel, and senior project staff
Make key decisions on project phasing and scheduling; prepare and monitor timelines
Mentor and support junior project managers and contractors on project execution and problem-solving