Construction Project Manager

Experience

Required:

5–7 years of construction project management

Project Type:
Residential Renovations

About Chapter

Chapter is a design-build company specializing in high-end residential renovations across New York City, Miami, New Jersey, Westchester, and Connecticut.

We bring architecture, design, construction, and project management together under one integrated team to create a more seamless renovation experience for homeowners.

Our focus is not simply building beautiful spaces. It's delivering projects through structure, communication, accountability, and execution.

The Role

We are hiring a Construction Project Manager to lead renovation projects from pre-construction through final closeout. This is a true ownership role. You will be responsible for driving project outcomes across schedule, budget, quality, and client experience while coordinating homeowners, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and internal teams.

What You'll Own

• Full lifecycle management of residential renovation projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Budget development, estimating, material takeoffs, and cost management
• Project scheduling and day-to-day field coordination
• Management of RFIs, submittals, change orders, permits, and project documentation
• Subcontractor coordination, performance management, and accountability
• Vendor management, procurement support, pricing review, and material tracking
• Sample coordination, approvals, and project logistics
• Weekly project meetings, progress reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Site visits, quality control, punch lists, and project closeout

High-Touch Client Service

A significant part of this role is managing homeowner relationships.

You will be expected to build trust, communicate proactively, manage expectations, navigate difficult conversations, and deliver a polished client experience throughout the renovation process.

Success in this role requires both strong construction management skills and strong client management skills.

What Matters

• You can take ownership and drive projects forward without constant supervision
• You communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• You remain organized under pressure and maintain control of details
• You know how to solve problems and keep projects moving when conditions change
• You understand the realities of NYC construction, permitting, logistics, scheduling, and occupied residences
• You are comfortable moving between field operations and office responsibilities
• You are confident managing homeowner expectations throughout a complex renovation project
• You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of construction or project management experience
• South Florida residential construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing residential renovation projects
• Background in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project documentation
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in client-facing environments with a strong emphasis on customer service and relationship management

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the Miami area to active job sites
• Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or equivalent) as a real part of daily work — not occasionally, and not as a novelty
• Curious and open-minded approach to emerging technology; sees AI as a multiplier rather than a threat
• Strong software proficiency and general…