Project Manager - New York, United States - Henderson Scott

Description

Real Estate Development firm based in Brooklyn NY looking for a highly motivated self-starter to oversee its development projects. The Project Manager / Owners Representative will report to the firms' Principal. The position is focused on ground-up development of market-rate multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use projects in NYC.
The successful Project Manager / Owners Representative will be responsible for managing the execution of development projects. The successful applicant should be comfortable working in a small team environment.

The Project Manager / Owners RepresentativeRole & Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management of development projects including the oversight of all construction activities, project contractors, and consultants.
• Utilize systems, processes, and checklists to manage all the various elements on the projects.
• Monitor KPI's on all projects to identify and solve potential issues before the occur.
• Coordinate with architect, engineer, construction manager, partners, lenders neighbors, and all other project participants.
• Prepare requests for proposals, vet and assemble a design and development team.
• Work closely with expeditors and code consultants to obtain approvals, permits. and project sign offs required.
• Oversee value engineering exercises with the construction manager.
• Lead all aspects of selecting the development team, building design, permitting, contract negotiation, and construction.
• Responsible for maintaining project timeline, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Provide reports related to project status to principals and stakeholders.
• Review and approve all project invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Work closely with company finance department to pay invoices and record invoices in a timely manner.
• Manage the construction loan process, create monthly requisitions, and develop monthly project reports.
• Responsible for maintaining and executing project contracts in accordance with department and corporate requirements.
• Tracking and reporting project status to investors, lenders, and joint ventures.
• Assist in all matters in the growth and development.

Required Employee Attributes:

• Hungry, humble, smart
• Track record of ground-up residential construction
• Ability to commute throughout Brooklyn
• Sense of urgency on all matters
• Sense of ownership in all matters
• Positive energy
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Highly organized
• Process and systems oriented
• Capable and effective in both in office environment and in the field on job sites
• Performs well under pressure
• Performs well in a team environment
• Eager to learn