Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established New York City real estate owner and operator seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital improvement projects across a commercial real estate portfolio throughout the Northeast. This is a highly autonomous role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a diverse pipeline of projects, including capital improvements, tenant build-outs, deferred maintenance initiatives, preventative maintenance programs, and building systems upgrades. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple concurrent projects and working directly with senior leadership in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital improvement and construction projects simultaneously across a commercial real estate portfolio.
• Oversee project budgets, contractor bidding, change orders, payment applications, and project schedules from inception through completion.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Review architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and provide technical oversight throughout each project.
• Manage tenant improvement projects, building system upgrades, preventative maintenance initiatives, and deferred maintenance work.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout the New York market.
• Travel throughout the Northeast as needed to oversee projects and conduct site visits.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years of project management experience within commercial real estate, construction, property management, or an owner's representative environment.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent small-to-mid-sized capital projects rather than a single large-scale development.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems, including HVAC, boilers, roofing, elevators, and fire/life safety systems.
• Ability to independently read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Experience managing project budgets, bids, change orders, and contractor relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Existing relationships within the NYC construction, engineering, and architecture community are highly preferred.
• Willingness to work primarily from the New York City office (four days per week) with occasional Northeast travel.

Preferred Background

Candidates may come from:

• Commercial real estate owner/operators or family offices.
• Property management or owner's representative firms.
• Construction consulting or owner's rep organizations.
• General contractors with experience in interiors, building systems, or tenant improvements looking to transition to the ownership side.
• Facilities or building operations professionals with meaningful capital project management experience.

Why Join?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative, entrepreneurial organization where you'll have direct ownership over a portfolio-wide capital program. You'll work closely with leadership, oversee meaningful projects from start to finish, and make a visible impact without the layers of a large corporate organization.