Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing all aspects of design and construction projects at the High Line park and headquarters facility. Project types include new construction & renovation, capital repair and retrofit projects, and infrastructure-focused projects. The Construction Project Manager collaborates with internal departments - including Operations, Advancement, and Finance - and external partners such as NYC Parks and adjacent developers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main project led on contracts or projects through all phases; projects may include small scale repair or renovation projects and larger capital projects across the High Line
• Manage projects by developing scopes of work; soliciting and reviewing bids from architects, engineers, contractors, and construction managers; preparing estimates, schedules and budgets; and overseeing project execution from design through construction and post-occupancy
• Coordinate between planning & design and park operations departments to ensure successful execution and oversight of projects, and confirm that all projects are on the institutional main calendar and internal resources are allocated and scheduled
• Create communication processes and documents to ensure that all affected stakeholders are aware of impact of projects on park
• Coordinate with external architects, landscape architects, and consultants to ensure projects are executed in alignment with the design intent
• Conduct weekly site visits to verify that construction work aligns with the Contract Documents
• Liaise with NYC Parks and other city agencies as needed for necessary agency approvals
• Other duties as assigned