Project Manager - Design & Construction

Project Manager – Design & Construction

New York City | $115,000–$140,000 | Full Time | In Person

About the Work is a New York–based owner's representation firm managing capital projects from concept through occupancy. We are looking for an experienced strategic Project Manager to join our team.

We work alongside institutions that shape lives and strengthen communities, turning vision into built reality.

Since our founding in 2016, About the Work has managed over 35 completed capital projects across New York City and the region, supporting mission-driven organizations in education, culture, community development, and social services.

Our work has served over 5,000 students and educators , engaged more than 3,000 artists and audience members , and brought strategic leadership to four distinct project types across both new construction and complex renovations.

The role:

• Support and progressively lead capital projects end-to-end—from pre-development through construction and occupancy—ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, budget, and schedule
• Serve as the primary client lead, driving communication, decision-making, and clear, actionable reporting across all stakeholders
• Manage procurement and oversight of consultants and contractors, including RFP processes, contract negotiation, and team performance
• Oversee project financials and administration, including budget management, cost tracking, and review of invoices, requisitions, and change orders
• Drive project execution by managing schedules, identifying risks early, and coordinating cross-team solutions to keep projects on track
• Opportunity to grow into full project ownership over time, working closely with senior leadership and taking on increased responsibility as trust and experience are built

You are:

• Skilled at driving clients and project teams through capital project design and construction
• A clear and proactive communicator who can translate complex technical issues into actionable next steps
• Comfortable navigating design and construction-phase issues, identifying practical solutions, and supporting project teams to move work forward
• A steady presence who earns the trust of clients and teams through expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, solution-oriented approach

You have:

• A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or owner’s representation
• Deep understanding of design and construction administration processes and building systems
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and strategically administering consultant scopes and contracts
• Experience managing consultant and contractor invoices and requisitions
• Familiarity with coordinating public sector and nonprofit capital projects is a plus

About Us: We are a collaborative, in-person team based in New York City. Our projects support nonprofit, cultural, and public sector clients doing meaningful work in their communities.

To Apply:

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter, both in .pdf format, to be considered. Applicants must also answer the following questions:

• Provide three examples of strategic construction administration efforts that you drove that saved the Client money.
• What’s one clause or contract term you always look for when reviewing a subconsultant or subcontractor agreement, and why?
• When reviewing a consultant or contractor invoice or requisition, what common issues do you check for?
• Give three examples of projects you worked on that were ground-up or involved adaptive reuse/complex existing conditions. Briefly describe your role on each.

RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND RESPONSES MUST BE EMAILED TO View email address on click.appcast.io WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "PROJECT MANAGER POSITION - [YOUR NAME]" TO BE CONSIDERED.