senior project manager

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Senior Project Manager – Pre-Construction & Development

Brooklyn, NY
$200K – $250K base + Performance-Based Bonuses
Full-time | Primarily Office-Based | Occasional Site Visits

Company Overview

We are a fast-growing real estate development firm based in New York City, specializing in the planning and execution of residential and mixed-use projects. Our team operates in a collaborative, results-driven environment, where strategic decision-making and efficient execution are core to our success. We value professionalism, accountability, and a hands-on approach at every stage of development.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the entire pre-construction phase of major developments and oversee project execution through completion.

This is a high-impact leadership role working closely with ownership and executive stakeholders. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting, value engineering, and design coordination during pre-construction, followed by managing project delivery to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

You'll serve as the primary point of accountability from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Leadership

• Develop and manage comprehensive pre-construction plans aligned with ownership's objectives

• Lead design coordination between architects, engineers, and consultants

• Oversee value engineering, ensuring cost-efficient and practical design solutions

• Manage budgeting, bidding, and contract negotiations

• Ensure permits, approvals, and compliance requirements are secured

Project Execution & Delivery

• Serve as Senior Project Manager throughout construction

• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors

• Manage schedules, budgets, and change orders

• Lead coordination meetings with ownership, architects, and GCs

• Monitor quality, safety, and compliance standards

• Drive accountability, resolve conflicts, and maintain project momentum

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, or project delivery

• Proven expertise in pre-construction planning, budgeting, and value engineering

• Successful track record managing ground-up residential or mixed-use projects

• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing external consultants

• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Must-Haves

• Full ownership of the pre-construction process

• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple stakeholders

• Comfort transitioning from planning into active project execution

• Organized, detail-oriented, and decisive under pressure

• Full-time, on-site availability in Brooklyn

Why Join Us

• ?? High-visibility leadership role with direct ownership exposure

• ?? Strategic involvement from project concept through completion

• ?? Fast-paced, professional environment with minimal red tape

• ?? Significant long-term growth potential as the firm continues to expand