Project Manager

Project Manager – Major Infrastructure ConstructionA well-established construction organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team and lead major New York infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to manage highly complex NYC DEP projects valued up to $150M, with significant responsibility for project execution, owner relationships, commercial management, scheduling, and team leadership.The position will primarily operate from the company's Long Island office, with periodic travel to active project sites in Upstate New York.Project Manager Benefits & Compensation$150,000–$220,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualificationsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan and life insurancePerformance-based bonus opportunities and competitive company benefitsLong-term opportunity with an established contractor whose work is primarily concentrated in and around the New York metropolitan areaProject Manager Requirements & Qualifications10+ years of construction/project management experience, including significant experience managing complex public infrastructure projectsNYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) project experience is an absolute requirementProven experience managing major infrastructure projects, ideally in the $50M–$150M+ rangeEngineering degree strongly preferred; PE license is a plus but not requiredStrong experience with project controls, schedule analysis, change-order management, contract administration, owner relations, and project financial performanceProject Manager Must HavesLead major NYC DEP projects from planning and mobilization through construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeoutPerform detailed schedule analysis, identify project impacts and delays, and develop strategies to maintain or recover critical project milestonesLead change-order development and negotiation, contract administration, project correspondence, claims support, and formal written communications with the ownerServe as a senior point of contact with the owner, NYC DEP, engineers, joint-venture partners, subcontractors, and other project stakeholdersLead and manage a project team of project engineers, superintendents, and support staff, providing direction, accountability, and oversight throughout project executionProject Manager Preferred Background & SkillsCareer experience with contractors performing NYC DEP water/wastewater, treatment facility, pumping, mechanical, process piping, or major municipal infrastructure workExperience successfully managing $50M+ public infrastructure projects, with exposure to projects exceeding $100M highly desirableStrong commercial instincts with demonstrated success negotiating change orders and resolving complicated owner, schedule, contractual, and project issuesExecutive-level communication skills with the ability to write formal owner correspondence and confidently represent the contractor in high-level project meetingsAbility and willingness to work primarily from Long Island while periodically traveling to project sites in the Cornwall/upstate New York area, including occasional multi-day stays during critical phases of construction