Senior Project Manager, Commercial Interiors Construction, NYC

Location: Manhattan, New York, NY

Job Type: Full-time, long-term position

Industry: Commercial General Contracting, Construction Management, Interior Fit-Out, Tenant Improvement

Pay: $175,000 - $200,000 base plus annual performance bonus

A growing commercial general contracting and construction management firm in the New York City area is hiring a Senior Project Manager to run large commercial interior construction and tenant improvement projects, typically $5M to $10M or more, across the tri-state market. The firm specializes in high-end interior renovations and fit-outs for corporate, financial, retail, and institutional clients, and closed out 2025 as its strongest revenue year to date.

Responsibilities

• Run commercial interior and tenant improvement construction projects start to finish: preconstruction, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, execution, closeout
• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, billing, and change order negotiation
• Act as the main point of contact for owners, tenants, architects, engineers, and landlord representatives
• Negotiate GC/CM contracts and subcontractor agreements; resolve disputes and claims
• Supervise Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents
• Build and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 or MS Project; manage critical path
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOB requirements, local building codes, and site safety programs
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation in Procore or equivalent software
• Support business development through client relationships and proposal work

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• 5+ years specifically on interior fit-out, tenant improvement, or renovation projects in the NYC metro market
• Track record managing projects of $10M or more from start to finish
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Code, DOB filing, and union labor environments
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam
• OSHA 30 certification
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience

Compensation and Benefits

• $175,000 - $200,000 base, commensurate with experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid time off and holidays

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