Project Manager

Project ManagerDepartment: Construction Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: New York, NY Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 / year Description A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services' quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm's management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm. Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Project Manager. Naik is a New York-New Jersey engineering services firm which specializes in engineering design, field inspection, and Project Management/Construction Management, primarily in the transportation infrastructure industry. Responsibilities Provide the administration and coordination of activities for the design and construction of the more complex and/or highly visible construction and modernization projects under the guidance of a senior level client Project Officer Ensure the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all consultants, vendors, etc. Make decisions and take action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process Correct mistakes and errors in design and construction before they can be extensively incorporated into the project or as early in the construction process as possible Responsibilities are varied and include coordinative problem solving and managerial functions of these projects Make decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects Prepare and/or ensure preparation of schedules for planning, design and construction. Monitor schedules and take appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations Provide ongoing interface with contractors, construction managers, local school personnel and Senior Project Officers on project issues; routinely interact with client senior managers on such matters Participate in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; review and make recommendations on client-wide procedures and policies Provide guidance and advice to lower-level Project Officers Resolve issues and problems raised in field reports made by architects and construction management staff Work with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility. Issue field memoranda or directives to contractors to enforce contract compliance. Advise senior management regarding the necessity for the assessment of liquidated damages and other contractual enforcement mechanisms, including default Use independent judgment to make on-site change order decisions and have the authority to negotiate with contractors and commit the client's resources on such change orders Review contractors claims or disputed work and advise senior management as to appropriate action. Compile contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims Visit various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties Perform other related tasks Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Five (5) years of full time, progressively responsible work as a technical specialist in one or more construction and design related fields; two (2) years must involve managing all phases of construction work on a scale and scope similar to the client A driver's license valid in New York State A satisfactory combination of education and experience Benefits Naik offers a competitive compensation package including: Holiday and paid-time-off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Tuition Reimbursement Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More Naik is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. We are committed to pay transparency and fairness in hiring. This posting complies with the Pay and Benefit Transparency Laws, which requires employers to disclose compensation and benefits information in all job advertisements.

Created: 2026-03-10