Project Manager (NYC)

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a Project Manager on a contract basis to help support their ongoing business needs. This role is on-site in NYC.

Join a dynamic project management team that values collaboration, innovation, and career growth. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful construction projects while fostering a culture of inclusivity, wellbeing, and excellence.

Schedule: Tuesday – Sunday. Require flexibility – weekly schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site supervision of construction activities during after-hours and weekends.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and timeline requirements.
• Address immediate concerns or obstacles during off-hours operations to maintain project continuity.
• Serve as the primary after-hours point of contact for clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Make real-time decisions to uphold project momentum and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure scope alignment with overall project goals.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Support project coordination by assisting in schedule adherence, quality control, and workflow transitions.
• Prepare detailed weekly reports summarizing progress, challenges, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate records of after-hours and weekend activities.
• Relay critical updates to the Senior Project Manager to support ongoing operations.
• Maintain open communication with all stakeholders during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in construction or project management, preferably within commercial real estate.
• Ability to make informed decisions independently while aligning with broader project objectives.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and commercial real estate project execution.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.