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Project Manager

Luster National
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
East Region
Salary
$115k-$210k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 10+ years of project management experience for large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects
  • Experience managing scope, budget, schedule, and risk on capital projects from design through construction and closeout
  • Working knowledge of construction contract administration, including submittals, requests for information, change management, and progress payments
  • Experience coordinating designers, contractors, agencies, utility owners, and other third parties across the life of a project
  • Experience with industry standard project/construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Unifier, Kahua, etc.)
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, construction engineering, or engineering management
  • Active professional certifications and licenses such as PMP (PMI), CCM (CMAA), and/or PE
  • Experience serving as the owner’s project manager on a contract package exceeding $100M in construction value
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent task orders or contract packages on a program exceeding $1B in construction value
  • Experience negotiating change and claim resolution with contractors on the owner’s behalf, including entitlement and impact analysis
What the job really is

The Project Manager role involves overseeing large, complex heavy civil infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and water/wastewater systems. Responsibilities include managing scope, budget, schedule, and risk throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to construction and closeout. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and effective communication to ensure project success and adherence to commitments.

Benefits
  • Unlimited flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
  • Long-term disability insurance
Things to weigh
  • This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity currently available, which may affect immediate job search efforts.
  • The role requires significant experience in large-scale projects, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates.
  • The salary range provided is broad and may vary based on individual qualifications and experience, which could lead to uncertainty in compensation expectations.
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