Project Executive | Affordable Housing Construction

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Lead multiple high-rise affordable housing projects ensuring schedule, budget, compliance.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
New York, NY
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What you would be doing
scheduling
safety
quality
risk
budgeting
permits

Lead coordination of project schedules, logistics plans, safety protocols, and quality control measures.

Provide executive-level leadership and direction across multiple high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Oversee, mentor, and support project managers, superintendents, and field staff to ensure cohesive and high-performing project teams.

Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.

Monitor project budgets and financial performance, implementing proactive measures to avoid cost overruns and maximize profitability.

Build, maintain, and strengthen strong relationships with clients, ownership groups, subcontractors, design professionals, and city agencies.

Develop project execution strategies, oversee preconstruction planning, and coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams.

Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFI responses, and change orders to ensure integration of all building systems.

Ensure all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are secured prior to project commencement.

Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement best practices for future work.

Evaluate project documents to ensure completeness, design intent, constructability, and compliance with NYC building codes and regulations, obtaining all necessary clarifications from design teams.

  • Lead coordination of project schedules, logistics plans, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
  • Provide executive-level leadership and direction across multiple high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
  • Oversee, mentor, and support project managers, superintendents, and field staff to ensure cohesive and high-performing project teams.
  • Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Monitor project budgets and financial performance, implementing proactive measures to avoid cost overruns and maximize profitability.
  • Build, maintain, and strengthen strong relationships with clients, ownership groups, subcontractors, design professionals, and city agencies.
  • Develop project execution strategies, oversee preconstruction planning, and coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams.
  • Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFI responses, and change orders to ensure integration of all building systems.
  • Ensure all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are secured prior to project commencement.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement best practices for future work.
  • Evaluate project documents to ensure completeness, design intent, constructability, and compliance with NYC building codes and regulations, obtaining all necessary clarifications from design teams.
What you bring
procore
bim
15+ years
nyc high-rise
$100m
civil engineering

Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) and familiarity with BIM coordination processes.

Deep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.

15+ years of progressive construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity (Project Executive or Project Director).

Proven track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in New York City, including experience navigating DOB, DOT, FDNY, and other regulatory bodies.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel across multiple concurrent projects.

Strong expertise in managing large-scale projects exceeding $100M in value.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the firm to ownership groups, investors, and external stakeholders.

  • Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) and familiarity with BIM coordination processes.
  • Deep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
  • 15+ years of progressive construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity (Project Executive or Project Director).
  • Proven track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in New York City, including experience navigating DOB, DOT, FDNY, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Strong expertise in managing large-scale projects exceeding $100M in value.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the firm to ownership groups, investors, and external stakeholders.
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