Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: The Hamptons, NY
Work Arrangement: Office and field-based
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / General Manager
Compensation: Starting at $90,000, based on experience

About BuildForm

BuildForm is a luxury residential design-build firm serving the Hamptons and the East End of Long Island. We bring design, construction and project delivery together under one team to create highly considered homes defined by craftsmanship, precision and an exceptional client experience.

We are building a collaborative team of professionals who take ownership of their work, communicate clearly and hold themselves to a high standard. Every role at BuildForm contributes to the quality of our projects and the trust our clients place in us.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for managing all phases of high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through final turnover. This role serves as the primary liaison between ownership, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and field personnel, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing luxury custom homes valued from $2M to $20M+, exceptional organizational skills, strong financial management abilities, and a commitment to quality.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage multiple luxury residential construction projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Coordinate project milestones from permitting through certificate of occupancy.
• Monitor progress and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.
• Produce weekly project status reports.

Budget & Financial Management

• Develop and maintain project budgets.
• Review subcontractor proposals.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Monitor job cost reports.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts.
• Manage change orders and client approvals.
• Review invoices and approve payment applications.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Client Relations

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout construction.
• Communicate schedule updates and project progress.
• Manage client expectations.
• Coordinate design revisions.
• Price and prepare change orders.
• Ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Pre-construction

• Identify opportunities to promote BuildForm’s services.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Coordinate value engineering exercises.
• Develop preliminary budgets.
• Assist with procurement strategy.
• Coordinate long-lead material purchasing.

Field Coordination

• Coordinate with Site Supervisor.
• Schedule subcontractors.
• Monitor daily site activities.
• Ensure work complies with plans and specifications.
• Resolve field conflicts.
• Conduct regular site walks.
• Coordinate inspections.

Quality Control

• Maintain luxury residential quality standards.
• Review installations for workmanship.
• Conduct punch list inspections.
• Coordinate corrections.
• Ensure project closeout documentation is complete.

Procurement

• Coordinate vendor selections.
• Track long-lead materials.
• Monitor deliveries.
• Resolve procurement issues.
• Maintain procurement logs.

Contract Administration

• Manage and direct the Project Coordinator.
• Review and process RFIs.
• Review submittals.
• Track ASIs and revisions.
• Manage construction documentation.
• Maintain project records.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure OSHA compliance.