Project Manager Sr. - Construction jobs in New York, NY

Tern Construction & Development, Inc. (Tern Construction) is a diversified general contracting firm located in Somers, New York. Tern Construction has active construction projects throughout New York State. To date, Tern Construction has successfully completed commercial and residential projects valued at over $300 million. Although Tern Construction is active in numerous fields, there is a strong concentration on multi-family new construction.

We are seeking a Project Manager with residential multi-family experience.

Primary Responsibilities/Duties:

• Providing overall administration and coordination of design and construction activities
• Manage purchasing and procurement for assigned projects
• Performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders and contracts
• Communicates with suppliers and subcontractors to establish a clear definition of requirements and assure performance to purchase order/contracts terms and conditions
• Prepares bidder pre-qualifications, bidder lists, bid solicitations, bid analysis, award recommendations and commitments, including aspects of purchase order administration
• Leads negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors for complex purchases and work scopes, including development of negotiation strategies, and negotiation of pricing and schedule
• Understands and executes work in accordance with the project’s financing considerations
• Maintain communication with in-field personnel regarding schedules, subcontractors’ scopes, and design changes
• Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement-sponsored meetings, such as bid clarification and post-award meetings, for ensuring complete understanding and agreement. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes for important statements, required actions and schedules
• Responsible to maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure performance of the work
• Accountable for integrity of records management for assigned work
• Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction
• Daily interfacing with on-site Construction Managers, contractors, as well as working with architects/engineers of record regarding change orders and interpretation of contract documents, drawings, submittals/approvals and any other issues that may arise
• Uses independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the experience to negotiate with contractors
• Prior construction experience in the residential and/or mixed-use sector preferred.
• Manages the financial aspect of the project including cost reporting, forecasting, payables, and subcontractor requisitions and changes.
• Manages, prices and negotiates Change Orders
• Establishes project objectives and goals
• Represents the company in project meetings
• Adheres to company safety policies including subcontract and insurance requirements

Required skills and expertise:

• At least 5 years’ experience related to Construction required
• At least 5 years’ experience related to Construction Project Management preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience related to Construction Procurement preferred
• Experience in multifamily construction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to be detail oriented and work with a goal of precision
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction management: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person