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New York University

Senior Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New York, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $116K - $156K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ January 30th, 2026
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New York University is hiring a Senior Project Manager to oversee the design and construction of capital improvements and major infrastructure projects within the Planning and Construction Division. The role involves managing consultants, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on budget, on schedule, and to quality standards while maintaining high ethical and integrity standards.

Highlights
  • Manage design and construction of capital improvement and infrastructure projects.
  • Oversee consultants, contractors, and vendors to optimize financial results and quality.
  • Require proficiency in MS Office and contract, budget, and schedule management.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in construction, design, and project management is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree required; preferred fields include Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
  • Effective decision-making, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities preferred.
  • Annual base salary range: $116,000 to $156,000, excluding bonuses and incentives.
  • Position classified under Capital Projects and Facilities, Facilities Management - Capital Maintenance department.
  • NYU is committed to equal opportunity employment and sustainability initiatives.

Senior Project Manager Full Description

Position Summary:

Manage the design and construction of capital improvements and major infrastructure projects for New York University's Planning and Construction Division to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with approved budgets, schedules and quality standards. Manage consultants, contractors and other vendors to optimize financial results and quality performance. Maintain highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Qualifications:

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management preferred. Degrees in Interior Design or Business administration may be considered if complemented by experience in construction project management.

Required Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience in construction, mixed design, and project management.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Competence with MS Office products and any additional applications designed to support job function; contract and vendor management, budget & schedule management; Effective & sound decision making,

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Prioritization & time management; interpersonal & customer relations; teaming; written & verbal communications; problem solving & analytical skills

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $116,000.00 to USD $156,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.