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Project Manager, Design and Construction

Breaking Ground, New York, NY, United States


Project Manager, Design and Construction
505 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

Job Description
Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Housing Development, the Project Manager, Design and Construction is part of the Housing Development team guiding Breaking Ground’s portfolio of architecturally significant supportive and affordable housing from implementation through the design process, construction, project and turnover to the Property Management team.

T ravel within the five boroughs of NYC will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the Design and Construction and Program Development team on all aspects of new and existing projects

Manage contractors, vendors, and professionals towards successful project completion

Prepare feasibility analyses regarding zoning and design for acquisition opportunities

Recruit and prequalify architects and contractors

Work collaboratively with all members of the Real Estate Development team on new programs /initiatives

Set up, maintain and administer spreadsheets, databases, and shared drive project files

Maintain project documentation including construction documents, RFP responses, governmental agency approvals, official correspondence, and other project related materials

Record and distribute meeting minutes, track follow up items to completion in a timely fashion

Produce monthly project reports

Solicit proposals, analyze, and prepare contracts with environmental, zoning, and other consultants

Track consultant contracts and interface with Finance for contract administration

Coordinate with NYC and NYS governmental agencies, e.g., NYC HPD, NYC DOB

Report on project progress to the Housing Development Team

Insure timeliness and quality of contract deliverables from consultants

Review construction documents for compliance with organizational standards

Review project documents to ensure that they are complete

Prepare RFPs for purchase of furnishings and equipment for new and existing projects

Coordinate provision of phone, cable, security systems and IT for new and existing projects

Evaluate cost and value decisions in design and construction with the project team and insure funding exists to pay for the same

Regularly visit construction sites as needed

Monitor project schedules and assist with problem solving to ensure on-time delivery of projects

Manage project closeout including monitoring punch-lists to ensure timely completion for occupancy

Coordinate closeout materials for turnover of new projects to Asset Management

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred

Minimum of 3 years of construction planning and administration required

Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Affordable and Supportive Housing funder design requirements

Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications, as well as submittals, shop drawings, and any other related materials

Demonstrate an understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, zoning, codes, ADA requirements, details, and construction techniques

Strong sustainability experience

Familiarity with LEED, Passive House, and Enterprise Green Communities

Interior design and furnishings experience

Ability to organize, complete, and track multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

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