Senior Project Manager
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Construction)
Location: Full-Time Remote (LATAM)
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Compensation: $2,000 - 2,500 USD per month (based on experience)
About the Company
Our client is a premier, New York-based exterior construction and restoration firm specializing in façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, sidewalk replacement, and Local Law 11/FISP compliance projects. Having successfully completed 600+ exterior restoration projects across New York, including commercial, residential, historic, landmark, and New York State public works, they work closely with property owners, managers, architects, engineers, and municipal stakeholders.
About the opportunity
With a growing team of nearly 60 internal office staff, field crews, and remote specialists,our client is expanding its operations. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to serve as a key operational leader, taking ownership of execution, building efficient processes, and helping drive scalable growth.
As Senior Project Manager, you will work directly alongside the Principal to oversee and streamline exterior construction and restoration projects from initial planning to final delivery.
You will act as a force multiplier; bringing strong operational organization, robust PM systems/tools, and refined delegation strategies to manage high-volume workloads.
This position is ideal for an experienced, proactive project manager who thrives in US-based construction environments, excels at managing complex cross-functional teams, and knows how to set up structure and project workflows that others can easily follow.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Operational Leadership
Project Ownership: Manage multiple concurrent exterior construction and restoration projects (façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, Local Law 11/FISP) from initiation through closeout.
Systems & Process Creation: Introduce, build out, and refine internal project management systems, tracking tools, workflows, and communication standards to optimize operational efficiency.
Team Delegation & Leadership: Delegate tasks effectively to remote team members and field crews to ensure accountability and balanced workloads.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate seamlessly between subcontractors, field site crews, superintendents, remote staff, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers.
Schedules, Budgets & Resource Management
Schedule & Timeline Management: Maintain detailed project schedules, track critical milestones, manage delays, and proactively clear operational bottlenecks.
Financial & Cost Tracking:Track budgets, change orders, procurement, and material deliveries to maintain project profitability and schedules.
Procurement & Logistics: Coordinate material shipments and field resources to ensure job sites have necessary equipment and supplies without interruption.
Compliance, Documentation & Stakeholder Management
Project Documentation: Oversee RFIs, submittals, permits, field reports, progress updates, change orders, and general project records.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet NYC/NYS building codes, safety regulations, and public project standards.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, regular communication with property managers, NYC/NYS agency contacts, engineers, and internal leadership.
Required Qualifications & Attributes
Must Have:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in construction project management, specifically managing US-based projects.
Industry Focus: Experience in exterior construction, façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, or related specialty trades.
Leadership & Delegation: Proven ability to delegate effectively, establish PM processes/KPIs, and manage multi-disciplinary teams .
Systems Implementation: Openness to implementing or utilizing modern PM tools and platforms to create clear visibility across active projects.
Operational Process Improvement: Proven track record of taking unorganized project operations and establishing scalable systems, workflows, and transparent KPIs.
Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills; comfortable interacting with executive leadership, clients, engineers, and sub-contractors.
Work Ethic & Autonomy: Proactive, organized, and capable of operating independently without heavy supervision.
Nice to have: Standout Signals & Preferred Experience!
NYC / NYS Experience (Highly Desirable): Familiarity with NYC/NYS building codes, Local Law 11 / FISP, landmark guidelines, public works projects, and sidewalk shed/scaffolding setups.
Complex Exterior Scopes: Hands-on experience coordinating restoration projects involving scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, material hoisting, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, and structural repairs on landmark or high-rise buildings.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent practical industry experience preferred.
NYC Stakeholder Network: Established working relationships or previous experience collaborating with NYC architects, engineers, property managers, DOB inspectors, and contractors. (plus!)
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Skills
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Basics
Full Name, Email, Resume (Must be formatted in English)
Short answers (6)
- Phone/WhatsApp
- Where are you located/working from?
- What is your monthly salary expectation in USD? (Full-time)
- Do you have at least 5 years of direct experience managing US-based construction projects? Yes or No. If Yes, please list 2 recent US companies or clients you have worked with and your exact job titles.
- Which Project Management tools have you built out or structured from scratch to manage project workflows? (Max 1–2 sentences)
- Have you directly managed project compliance involving NYC DOB filings, landmark guidelines, or FISP / Local Law 11 cycles? ** If Yes, briefly state your role in those filings/approvals .
Pick from a list (4)
- What is your level of English proficiency?
- This role will be required to work in the US timezone. Are you amenable to working in the U.S. timezone?
- Are you comfortable being an independent contractor?
- Which of the following exterior construction/restoration scopes have you directly managed?
Written answers (1)
- Linkedin Profile URL