Job Title: Senior Construction Manager

Location: On-site, NYC

Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of a high-profile construction program in New York City. This role involves direct engagement with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects-on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

This is a hands-on leadership role best suited for a proven construction professional with experience on large-scale public or private sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and participate in weekly construction meetings with project stakeholders.

Oversee and support the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.

Review contractor pay applications and make payment recommendations.

Evaluate contractor change order requests and support approval processes.

Assist in the development and maintenance of cost reports.

Coordinate punch list activities and ensure timely project closeout.

Enforce adherence to project schedule, budget, and quality standards.

Ensure compliance with safety management plans, quality control plans, and local building codes and permits.

Collaborate closely with project leadership and design teams to resolve field issues effectively.

Support procurement efforts and contractor selection.

Maintain accurate and complete contract documentation and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Minimum of 8 years of construction supervisory experience (or 4 years with a relevant degree).

Strong knowledge of project management practices and construction administration.

OSHA 30 certification required.

Ground-up construction experience is essential.

Experience working with construction management software platforms (e.g., Procore, eBuilder, or similar).

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, and general IT systems.

Experience coordinating and documenting meetings, agendas, and minutes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing or supporting building programs with budgets of $100M+.

Background in sports, recreation, hospitality, or civic projects is a plus.

Ideal for candidates who have served as a #2 on major projects and are ready to step into a lead role.

Experience acting as an owner's representative or client-side construction manager on complex programs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $74.51/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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