Senior Construction Manager

Prospect Park Alliance

. Lead the construction phase of Prospect Park Alliance capital projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBrooklyn • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $92,000 - $96,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing construction projects, including oversight of procurement processes, compliance with contract requirements, and coordination with regulatory bodies. Proficient in project tracking, risk mitigation, and quality assurance across diverse construction environments.

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Construction Project ManagementConstructability ReviewContract AdministrationPublic-Sector Capital DeliveryOSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingRisk MitigationBudget ManagementContract NegotiationQuality AssuranceErosion and Sediment ControlBuilding Code ComplianceContract Drawings InterpretationConstruction Documentation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceMS SuiteAdobe Creative SuiteBluebeamAutoCADSketchUp

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementProfessional Construction-Management Certification (CACM/CCM)Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Public-Sector ProjectsHistoric BuildingsUrban Site ConstructionConstruction Delivery MethodsContractor Procurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the construction phase of Prospect Park Alliance capital projects
Support projects from constructability review through procurement and construction
Lead comprehensive constructability reviews during design phases
Direct construction procurement processes, including Bid Documents, RFI responses, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations
Coordinate approvals, permits, and pre-construction clearances with regulatory bodies, NYC Parks, utility partners, and third-party inspection firms
Serve as PPA’s on-site construction representative
Inspect materials, workmanship, and compliance with contract requirements
Maintain daily field notes and daily and weekly construction reports
Oversee quality assurance, project tracking, and risk mitigation across active job sites
Manage project schedules and critical path milestones
Partner with contractors on risk mitigation and recovery strategies
Oversee project budgets and financial administration, including payment requisitions, change orders, potential cost overruns, and Change Order Directives
Lead and participate in regular construction status meetings
Coordinate with contractors, internal design and operations teams, NYC Parks, agencies, and external stakeholders
Manage project records, submittals, drawings, and other project information
Manage, mentor, and supervise reporting Construction Managers
Optimize resource allocation across the capital project portfolio
Develop and promote standard operating procedures for field documentation, submittal workflows, contract administration, billing reviews, construction quality, and project closeout
Perform other job-related duties and functions as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or other relevant discipline
7-10 years of experience managing construction projects of comparable scale and complexity
Experience with projects in the $1M-$50M+ range
At least two (2) years with primary responsibility for projects exceeding $5M
Experience with public-sector capital delivery, historic and/or landmark buildings, and complex urban site construction is strongly preferred
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training required or to be obtained within six months of hire
Professional construction-management certification (CACM/CCM) and relevant stormwater or erosion-and-sediment-control training strongly preferred
Proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam
Experience with AutoCAD preferred
Valid Driver’s license required
Strong knowledge of building and site construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and specialty systems
Ability to read and interpret contract drawings and specifications
Knowledge of construction delivery and contracting, including design-bid-build and construction management delivery
Knowledge of contractor procurement, submittals and RFIs, payment requisitions, change orders, and construction documentation
Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices and construction-phase stormwater requirements
Strong understanding of job-site health and safety requirements and practices
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Technically proficient with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
Fluency with Google Workspace applications is essential
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

20 Vacation Days
14 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Health Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision
HSA
FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits
AFLAC
Pet Insurance
403b Contributions + 2% Employer Contribution