Construction Project Manager

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not‑for‑profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi‑faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi‑family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its tax‑exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

This is an entry level position – Salary range $95,000 - $116,000 commensurate with education, training, prior experience.

Position Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for representing Phipps Houses and its affiliates’ interests, as project sponsor, through all phases of the construction project. The portfolio includes pre‑construction, construction, and capital improvements. The Project Manager will work in collaboration with a team to support the successful execution of Capital and Construction projects.

• Management of contracts through all project phases – planning, design, procurement, construction, and close‑out.
• Monitor project status and prepare status reports to ensure compliance with schedules and contract deliverables.
• Analyze and resolve project issues; conduct meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues as necessary.
• Assist with significant construction matters such as constructability reviews, submissions, contractor and subcontractor approval, processing payments, RFI responses, delay analyses and schedule control.
• Visit field sites regularly and attend all site meetings.
• For Phipps Houses Services Incorporated, provide support in the preparation of scope, cost estimates, bid comparison/analysis, contractor selection, execution of contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage capital projects of routine to moderate complexity.
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.
• 2+ years or more of experience in the construction industry.

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is required.
• Proficiency in writing and communication.
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks and work with multiple demands.
• Bluebeam is recommended.

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.

2+ years or more of experience in the construction industry.

Bachelor’s or better in Architecture or related field.

Bachelor’s or better in Engineering or related field.

2+ years or more of experience in the construction industry.

Management of contracts through all project phases – planning, design, procurement, construction, and close‑out.

Detail oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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