Senior Project Manager
About Astral Weeks DevelopmentAstral Weeks Development is a privately held real estate development and management company founded in 2001, focused on uniquely positioned assets within dynamic urban neighborhoods. The firm develops and invests in residential, commercial, hospitality, student housing, and mixed-use projects, with a particular emphasis on design-driven development and long-term value creation. As an owner, operator, and manager of its properties, Astral Weeks oversees projects from acquisition and design through construction, leasing, sales and asset management.Position OverviewAstral Weeks Development is seeking a Construction Project Manager with 7–10 years of experience managing ground-up multifamily design and construction, ideally within luxury residential development. This individual will oversee projects from pre-development through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Key Responsibilities• Manage the full lifecycle of ground-up development and construction projects from pre-construction through completion and close-out. • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and ownership to achieve project objectives. • Maintain a strong focus on design integrity and construction quality.Preconstructiono Assist the development team in managing consultant onboarding, design process, public agency approvals, contractor bid and award processo Request and evaluate proposals from project consultants and vendorso Build out and regularly update project scheduleso Work with project team to identify and evaluate potential cost savings and value engineering opportunities throughout the processo Manage preconstruction logistics (site surveys, pre con surveys, monitoring and site safety plan preparation, contractor mobilization, demolition oversight, etc.)Constructiono Track construction progress and proactively address schedule and budget issues as they arise.o Conduct regular site visits and maintain communication with general contractors and consultant team, ensuring adherence to the project documents and quickly troubleshooting onsite issues as they arise.o Manage submittal, shop drawing and RFI process ensuring communication is flowing through the entire project team.o Assist with project budgeting, cost tracking, and payment applications, as well as evaluation of change orders and tracking of exposure against project contingency.o Regularly monitor TCO/C of O progress including inspections and signoffs and interface with project expediter and project team to achieve timing objectives.Closeout o Manage punch list process in conjunction with GC, architect and buyerso Monitor and manage final C of O progress and interface with project expediter and project team to achieve timing objectiveso Work with development team on final closeout of requisitions and final warranties, O&M and project documentation Qualificationso 7–10 years of experience in construction project management or development project management.o Proven experience managing ground-up multifamily projects, preferably luxury residential.o Experience running projects from inception through completion.o Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequencing.o Strong understanding of NYC DOB and public agency approvals, inspections and signoffs.o Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and budgets.o Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.o Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality projects.o Experience working in the New York City construction environment is required. Compensationo Base Salary: $175,000-215,000 commensurate with experienceo Performance based bonuso Healthcare benefits available