Senior Project Manager
Summary
Oversee large commercial construction projects in New York City, coordinating schedules, budgets, and teams to deliver retail, restaurant, or grocery builds on tight 12–16 week timelines.
At Schimenti Construction Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Over the past 25+ years, we’ve built a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who take pride in their work and in supporting one another. Whether it’s a flagship retail store or a complex commercial build, we’re focused on delivering exceptional results and best-in-class service for our clients. As employee-owners, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s most prestigious brands. In 2025, we were honored to be named East Coast Contractor of the Year by Engineering News Record (ENR). Teamwork, accountability, professionalism, consistently driving for results…that’s how we Build Different.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for our New York City office location to support New York Metro projects. The Senior Project Manager provides support to facilitate planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished, and ensures project profitability targets are achieved. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of the New York construction market and has a current network.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all partners on a project
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Manage all costs to ensure profitability
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Create and maintain project schedules
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Lead project meetings with all stakeholders connected to a project: owner, owner representatives, vendors, subcontractors, and others
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Partner closely with Field Operations team members and internal team members assigned to projects
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Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes
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Oversee change orders and RFIs, prepare as needed
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Keep consistent lines of communication open with clients and proactively share project progress and budget matters
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Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other problems as needed
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Ensure punch list completion
Qualifications and Requirements:
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Must have 10+ years of Construction Project Management experience
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Must have experience leading Retail, Restaurant, or Grocery projects; experience with all three is preferred.
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Must have experience managing projects with high intensity and short-term duration of 12-16 weeks
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Experience being the sole lead on projects of $2-5 million dollars
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Buyout capability and experience with strong experience with leveling trades
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Creating and processing RFI's using Procore or similar technology
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Scheduling proficiency
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Document management and financial accountability
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Presentation skills and ability to lead meetings
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Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
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OSHA-30 preferred
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College degree in Construction, Engineering, or Architecture preferred
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Occasional travel as required
Technical Skills
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Must have experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
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Must have a background with Procore or experience with a similar software
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Timberline/Sage experience a plus.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in New York City. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti’s total compensation package for employees. Pay starts at $160,000 base salary per year depending on experience. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, enrollment in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a retirement savings plan, several paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).