Project Director | High-rise Construction - Henderson Scott US : Job Details

A leading New York City General Contractor with a strong track record and a robust pipeline of projects, specializing in new construction, high-rise residential, hospitality, and large-scale commercial projects across the city, is seeking a highly skilled Project Director to join their growing leadership team.

The Project Director | High-rise Construction will provide executive-level leadership and direction across multiple high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

Base pay range: $285,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr

• Provide executive-level leadership and direction across multiple high-rise construction projects, ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Evaluate project documents to ensure completeness, design intent, constructability, and compliance with NYC building codes and regulations, obtaining all necessary clarifications from design teams.
• Develop project execution strategies, oversee preconstruction planning, and coordinate with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance, implementing proactive measures to avoid cost overruns and maximize profitability.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with clients, ownership groups, subcontractors, design professionals, and city agencies.
• Oversee, mentor, and support project managers, superintendents, and field staff to ensure cohesive and high-performing project teams.
• Lead coordination of project schedules, logistics plans, safety protocols, and quality control measures.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, RFI responses, and change orders to ensure integration of all building systems.
• Ensure all permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements are secured prior to project commencement.
• Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and implement best practices for future work.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential and mixed-use projects in New York City, including experience navigating DOB, DOT, FDNY, and other regulatory bodies.
• 15+ years of progressive construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity (Project Executive or Project Director).
• Strong expertise in managing large-scale projects exceeding $100M in value.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams of project managers, superintendents, and field personnel across multiple concurrent projects.
• Deep understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the firm to ownership groups, investors, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in construction management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.) and familiarity with BIM coordination processes.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Building Construction

New York, NY

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