Construction Project Manager

Friends of the High Line

Construction Project Manager managing all aspects of projects at the High Line park facility. Collaborating with internal departments and external partners on construction and renovation initiatives.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,500 - $87,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as main project led on contracts or projects through all phases; projects may include small scale repair or renovation projects and larger capital projects across the High Line
Manage projects by developing scopes of work; soliciting and reviewing bids from architects, engineers, contractors, and construction managers; preparing estimates, schedules and budgets; and overseeing project execution from design through construction and post-occupancy
Coordinate between planning & design and park operations departments to ensure successful execution and oversight of projects, and confirm that all projects are on the institutional main calendar and internal resources are allocated and scheduled
Create communication processes and documents to ensure that all affected stakeholders are aware of impact of projects on park
Coordinate with external architects, landscape architects, and consultants to ensure projects are executed in alignment with the design intent
Conduct weekly site visits to verify that construction work aligns with the Contract Documents
Liaise with NYC Parks and other city agencies as needed for necessary agency approvals
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of relevant project management experience in architecture, landscape architecture, construction, or owner’s representation, or related field
Ability to work independently, multi-task, solve problems, and collaborate with a variety of colleagues, external vendors, contractors, designers, and partners at all levels
Ability to read construction drawings and understand specifications; understanding of construction administration including submittal/shop drawing review process
Ability to manage budgets and schedules
Knowledge of industry standards
Attentive to detail
Comfort working in a fast-paced and flexible office environment
Excellent skills in verbal, written, and graphic communication
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, or related field (preferred)
Experience in the fields of planning, landscape architecture, architecture, design, and the operations/programming of public spaces (preferred)
Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other industry professionals (preferred)
Proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)
Understanding of contracts and insurance (preferred)
Completion of OSHA 10 or 30, LEED Green Associate, or certificates in project management/construction management (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave
20 Vacation days, 7 sick days, and 10 paid holidays with 4 floating holidays (based on start date) & 2 Winter Fridays, Discounts Citi Bike Membership
Discounts with vendors at the High Line & around the Meatpacking neighborhood
Free entrance to the Whitney Museum
Supplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Contribution in a 403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Allowance for professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementconstruction administrationbudget managementschedule managementreading construction drawingsAutoCADBluebeamAdobe Creative SuiteLEED Green AssociateOSHA 10 or 30

Soft Skills

problem solvingcollaborationattention to detailcommunicationindependencemulti-taskingflexibilitystakeholder managementorganizational skillsverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in architectureBachelor's degree in planningBachelor's degree in landscape architectureBachelor's degree in construction managementproject management certificationconstruction management certification