Project Manager of Design & Construction

Selfhelp

Selfhelp

Design, Operations
New York, NY, USA
USD 88,899-88,899 / year
Posted on Oct 11, 2025

Project Manager of Design & Construction

Location:

520 8th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, New York, 10018

(Hybrid Work Schedule - In office 2 times a week)

Roles and Responsibilities:

This position will support the Vice President of Design and Construction and assist in all facets of the project from planning/designing through construction/occupancy as well as monitoring and renovation of existing occupied properties.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Provide project management assistance: organize meetings, prepare agenda, draft minutes, maintain electronic filings, review and process consultant invoices, maintain email correspondence.
  • Provide assistance during construction phase: monitor RFI, submittals, drawing revisions, review Change Order requests, monitor project schedule, oversee design team performance, oversee architects punchlist preparation and GC remediation efforts.
  • Assist with site analysis including due diligence on potential partners, evaluation of zoning requirements, site research.
  • Review A/E consultant drawings specifications for compliance with NYC, NYS and Federal housing requirements, review projects for compliance with Selfhelp Design Guidelines (quality control of affordable senior housing functions plus M&O).
  • Provide assistance with regulatory matters: review Building Department forms, obtain required signature, liaison with Asset Manager on building violations and filings.
  • Coordinate with Selfhelp's IT and furniture vendor as new construction projects near occupancy including site access, proposal scope review, payments, installation and punch list
  • Observe active construction activities for progress and work quality (1 visit per week via subway/LIRR); attend site meeting, observe construction quality, prepare internal memorandum on project progress.

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in architecture, civil engineering, or other closely related field of study; plus 24 months of experience in the offered position or other closely related positions. experience may be concurrent. must be willing to travel to various project sites.

Salary Range: $88,899 to $88,899 per year