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El Salvador
Remote only
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Construction)
Location: Full-Time Remote (LATAM)
Working Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM EST
Compensation: $2,000 - 3,500 USD per month (based on experience)
Our client is a premier, New York-based exterior construction and restoration firm specializing in façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, sidewalk replacement, and Local Law 11/FISP compliance projects. Having successfully completed 600+ exterior restoration projects across New York, including commercial, residential, historic, landmark, and New York State public works, they work closely with property owners, managers, architects, engineers, and municipal stakeholders.
With a growing team of nearly 60 internal office staff, field crews, and remote specialists,our client is expanding its operations. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to serve as a key operational leader, taking ownership of execution, building efficient processes, and helping drive scalable growth.
As Senior Project Manager, you will work directly alongside the Principal to oversee and streamline exterior construction and restoration projects from initial planning to final delivery.
You will act as a force multiplier; bringing strong operational organization, robust PM systems/tools, and refined delegation strategies to manage high-volume workloads.
This position is ideal for an experienced, proactive project manager who thrives in US-based construction environments, excels at managing complex cross-functional teams, and knows how to set up structure and project workflows that others can easily follow.
Project Ownership: Manage multiple concurrent exterior construction and restoration projects (façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, Local Law 11/FISP) from initiation through closeout.
Systems & Process Creation: Introduce, build out, and refine internal project management systems, tracking tools, workflows, and communication standards to optimize operational efficiency.
Team Delegation & Leadership: Delegate tasks effectively to remote team members and field crews to ensure accountability and balanced workloads.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate seamlessly between subcontractors, field site crews, superintendents, remote staff, vendors, clients, architects, and engineers.
Schedule & Timeline Management: Maintain detailed project schedules, track critical milestones, manage delays, and proactively clear operational bottlenecks.
Financial & Cost Tracking:Track budgets, change orders, procurement, and material deliveries to maintain project profitability and schedules.
Procurement & Logistics: Coordinate material shipments and field resources to ensure job sites have necessary equipment and supplies without interruption.
Project Documentation: Oversee RFIs, submittals, permits, field reports, progress updates, change orders, and general project records.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet NYC/NYS building codes, safety regulations, and public project standards.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear, regular communication with property managers, NYC/NYS agency contacts, engineers, and internal leadership.
Must Have:
Experience: 5+ years of experience in construction project management, specifically managing US-based projects.
Industry Focus: Experience in exterior construction, façade restoration, roofing, waterproofing, masonry, concrete, or related specialty trades.
Leadership & Delegation: Proven ability to delegate effectively, establish PM processes/KPIs, and manage multi-disciplinary teams .
Systems Implementation: Openness to implementing or utilizing modern PM tools and platforms to create clear visibility across active projects.
Operational Process Improvement: Proven track record of taking unorganized project operations and establishing scalable systems, workflows, and transparent KPIs.
Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills; comfortable interacting with executive leadership, clients, engineers, and sub-contractors.
Work Ethic & Autonomy: Proactive, organized, and capable of operating independently without heavy supervision.
Nice to have: Standout Signals & Preferred Experience!
NYC / NYS Experience (Highly Desirable): Familiarity with NYC/NYS building codes, Local Law 11 / FISP, landmark guidelines, public works projects, and sidewalk shed/scaffolding setups.
Complex Exterior Scopes: Hands-on experience coordinating restoration projects involving scaffolding, sidewalk sheds, material hoisting, waterproofing, masonry, roofing, and structural repairs on landmark or high-rise buildings.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent practical industry experience preferred.
NYC Stakeholder Network: Established working relationships or previous experience collaborating with NYC architects, engineers, property managers, DOB inspectors, and contractors. (plus!)
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