Senior Project Manager

At L+M Development Partners, working together to build stronger communities is our mission. Our double bottom line philosophy means that we measure success not only in financial returns but also by the positive impacts we make in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1984, L+M is a full-service real estate development firm that develops, invests, constructs, and manages properties with industry-leading innovation in a variety of urban markets nationwide, primarily in the New York Tristate Area. Recognized as one of the top affordable housing developers in the country, L+M and its affiliate companies are responsible for approximately $20 billion in development and investment, and combined have over 57,000 high-quality residential units in construction or that have been acquired, preserved, or completed.

Please visit our website for more information: http://lmdevpartners.com. To learn more about our mission and values, go to https://lmdevpartners.com/mission-and-values/

Areas of Responsibility:

Construction Project Manager 2 will have overall responsibility of administering projects from beginning to end including preconstruction (budget, schedule, and constructability review), procurement of subcontractors, and construction as well as the financial and safety aspects on a project.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to serve as the Lead PM on a large complex project.

• Provide leadership to the project team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule, and conformance with design documents.

• Develop and execute the bidding strategy with the Project Executive, including development of the project scope, schedule, and leveling, negotiating, and awarding each trade.

• Develop a logistics plan with the superintendent so that the subcontractors complete their work efficiently, in a well-planned and coordinated way.

• Mange the project team onsite and establish priorities.

• Review all subcontracts, purchase orders, and requisitions, and recommend for approval.

• Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the development, subcontractors, and design team to review shop drawing preparation / approval, equipment / material lead times and required on-site dates, manpower projections and the project schedule, quality / performance issues on and offsite.

• Monitor contractor/vendor pending costs as reported.

• Reviews and approves all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates, financial reports. Ensure that Development is appraised of all deviations from the project deliverables, schedule, and budget, if applicable.

• Obtain approvals for changes to the project that have been generated by the project team.

• Manage the DOB TCO / FCO process. Obtain final acceptance of the work, and signoff for the completed project by governing authorities (DOB, DEP, etc.).

• Prepare the monthly Project Budget Report.

• Meet with the architect and bank / lending institution to review overall project and ensure timely payment of monthly requisition.

• Ensure timely closeout of the subcontracts.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, industry standards and other project-related activities, their interfaces, and interdependencies.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of New York City building codes as well as ADA standards.

• Responsible for overall safety program and related execution in the field. Strong knowledge of safety compliance including federal, state, and local safety codes.

• Displays strong fact-finding abilities and follows through to resolve issues.

• Determines the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met.

• Ability and willingness to make sound decisions and overcome obstacles.

• Recognizes when problems exist and evaluates the facts to resolve issues efficiently. Seeks assistance from supervisor when necessary.

• Displays leadership abilities and maintains a positive attitude.

• Ability to delegate work with proper instruction and authority to complete tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

• Develops and trains subordinates.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent work experience with high school or vocational degree.

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• 10+ years

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• MS Word and Excel are required.

• AutoCAD is recommended.

L+M offers competitive compensation and benefits and tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization.

L+M is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.