Project Manager - Design & Construction

About the Work
New York, NY

Project Manager – Design & Construction

New York City | $115,000–$140,000 | Full Time | In Person


About the Work manages capital projects from idea to occupancy. We are looking for an experienced strategic Project Manager to join our team.


You are:

  • Skilled at driving clients and project teams through capital project design and construction
  • A clear and proactive communicator who can translate complex technical issues into actionable next steps
  • Comfortable navigating design and construction-phase issues, identifying practical solutions, and supporting project teams to move work forward
  • A steady presence who earns the trust of clients and teams through expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, solution-oriented approach


You have:

  • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or owner’s representation
  • Deep understanding of design and construction administration processes and building systems
  • Experience reviewing, negotiating and strategically administering consultant scopes and contracts
  • Experience managing consultant and contractor invoices and requisitions
  • Familiarity with coordinating public sector and nonprofit capital projects is a plus


About Us: We are a collaborative, in-person team based in New York City. Our projects support nonprofit, cultural, and public sector clients doing meaningful work in their communities.


To Apply:

Applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter, both in .pdf format, to be considered. Applicants must also answer the following questions:

  • Provide three examples of strategic construction administration efforts that you drove that saved the Client money.
  • What’s one clause or contract term you always look for when reviewing a subconsultant or subcontractor agreement, and why?
  • When reviewing a consultant or contractor invoice or requisition, what common issues do you check for?
  • Give three examples of projects you worked on that were ground-up or involved adaptive reuse/complex existing conditions. Briefly describe your role on each.


RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND RESPONSES MUST BE EMAILED TO ADMIN@ATWORKLLC.COM WITH THE SUBJECT LINE "PROJECT MANAGER POSITION - [YOUR NAME]" TO BE CONSIDERED.