Project Manager
About the jobOur client is a globally influential organization recognized for its high-impact commercial and economic scope. We seek an elite Project Manager in New York City to spearhead large-scale corporate infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives. This is an executive-facing role, demanding complete ownership over project timelines, contractor negotiation, and multi-million dollar budgets to align our premium facilities with global corporate standards.Why Join UsHigh-Prestige Global Network: Represent a universally recognized economic organization, opening doors to an elite network of global corporate executives, international dignitaries, and enterprise leaders.End-to-End Capital Project Ownership: Drive high-visibility physical infrastructure and facility development projects in Manhattan from conceptual design and municipal permitting through to final construction rollout.Cross-Border Executive Exposure: Play a vital cross-cultural leadership role, regularly reporting project milestones and financial metrics directly to regional executive leadership and global headquarters in South Korea.Dynamic, Multi-Disciplinary Scope: Move beyond routine administrative management—your days will blend high-level contract negotiation, budget modeling, space-planning strategy, and active on-site construction oversight.ResponsibilitiesProject Initiation, Architecture & PlanningProject Planning & Scope Definition: Formulate detailed project execution plans, spatial layouts, and architectural scopes, and create master milestone schedules to ensure initiatives launch seamlessly.Budget & Financial Control: Establish, track, and optimize multi-million dollar capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets, performing rigorous cost-benefit analyses and variance monitoring.RFP & Contract Negotiation: Draft detailed Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate competitive general contractor bids, and negotiate commercial contract terms with vendors, engineers, and designers.Construction Oversight & Compliance: Lead on-site reviews of construction work to guarantee structural compliance and secure all mandatory New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) permits and certifications.Strategic Reporting & Risk Mitigation: Act as the primary technical conduit for concise executive summaries to the South Korean corporate board and proactively identify and implement mitigation tactics for project risks.QualificationsRequiredEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, or a closely related technical field.Experience: 3 to 5+ years of verified project management experience, preferably overseeing commercial office build-outs, corporate real estate developments, or premium facility infrastructure projects.Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean (written and verbal) is strictly required to facilitate seamless technical alignment, financial reporting, and executive synchronization with overseas headquarters.Regulatory Knowledge: Sound foundational familiarity with commercial lease frameworks, vendor contracting, and general corporate procurement workflows.Execution Capabilities: Robust organizational, negotiation, and timeline-management skills, with a track record of handling multiple moving pieces under strict deadlines.PreferredCertifications: Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent construction/facilities management credentials.Local Market Savvy: Direct experience navigating New York City commercial real estate networks, general contractors, and municipal building code structures.Technical Software Skills: Proficiency with project scheduling software (MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet) and basic CAD viewing/space-planning programs.Job Location & DetailsLocation: New York, NY (Manhattan Office — On-site/Hybrid flexibility aligned with project needs)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentBase Salary: $115,000 – $155,000