Senior Project Manager -Leeding Builders Group

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About Construction Management—Leeding Builders Group (LBG) Leeding Builders Group (LBG) is a New York-based construction manager specializing in open shop commercial, residential and hospitality projects. Founded on a reputation of professionalism and quality, with the financial backing of AECOM, we are one of New York City's premier builders. As a separately branded entity of the AECOM Construction Management group, LBG operates independently with its own management structures and resources. LBG - The Best Of Both Worlds. - YouTube We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, administration, and successful execution of assigned construction projects. This position provides strategic direction and operational oversight throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning and budgeting through procurement, construction, turnover, and final contract closeout. This role provides leadership and guidance to project managers, superintendents, and other subordinate management personnel, serving as the primary liaison between AECOM Leeding Builders Group, the client, design professionals, subcontractors, and other key project stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Administration Provide overall management, administration, and leadership for assigned construction projects. Establish and implement project-specific objectives, policies, procedures, and execution strategies. Ensure project operations align with company standards, contractual obligations, and established business objectives. Provide management, direction, mentorship, and guidance to subordinate project managers, superintendents, and project staff. Enforce company policies, project procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards. Serve as the primary point of contact and management liaison between AECOM Leeding Builders Group and the client. Project Execution & Construction Management Oversee all aspects of project execution to ensure construction is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, budget, schedule, and contractual requirements. Direct and coordinate project activities through subordinate managers, supervisors, and field personnel. Provide oversight of project planning, logistics, phasing, constructability, procurement, subcontractor coordination, and field operations. Monitor project progress and proactively identify potential issues, conflicts, and risks that may impact cost, quality, or schedule. Ensure effective coordination among owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams. Maintain accountability for project quality, safety, productivity, and overall performance. Pre-Construction, Procurement & Project Delivery Oversee the project from initial pre-construction budgeting and schedule development through final completion and contract closeout. Direct the development and management of project budgets, estimates, milestone schedules, and execution plans. Oversee procurement strategies, subcontractor bidding, buyout, contract negotiations, and material purchasing. Ensure timely development, review, coordination, and approval of shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documentation. Oversee construction activities, project phasing, commissioning, punch list completion, and space turnover. Ensure all contractual obligations, documentation, warranties, record drawings, and closeout deliverables are completed in a timely and organized manner. Client Relations & Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. Lead project meetings and executive-level progress reviews. Communicate project status, financial performance, schedule updates, and critical issues to senior leadership and clients. Resolve complex project issues and facilitate timely decisions to maintain project momentum. Promote a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach that supports long-term client relationships and repeat business. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Significant experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably in a general contracting or construction management environment. Strong background in pre-construction, estimating, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, construction operations, and contract administration. Preferred Requirements: Experience working for a general contractor or construction management firm in the New York City market. Demonstrated experience overseeing project managers, superintendents, and multidisciplinary project teams. Experience managing owner relationships, subcontractor negotiations, change management, and contract closeout. Knowledge of construction contracts