Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our client to help drive the successful execution of complex construction projects from field coordination through completion. This direct hire opportunity is based onsite in Brooklyn, NY, and is ideal for an experienced construction professional who excels at keeping schedules, safety priorities, documentation, and project teams aligned. The Senior Project Manager will provide hands-on leadership across day-to-day field operations while proactively addressing risks, project needs, and potential roadblocks. This is a highly visible role that requires strong coordination across internal teams, trade partners, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.

Compensation:
$240,000 - $260,000/year

Work Schedule:
Onsite in Brooklyn, NY, five days per week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The position also includes rotating Sunday coverage approximately once every 5-6 weeks.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:

• Oversee project planning and scheduling activities, maintaining short- and long-range timelines and coordinating trade sequencing, material needs, and site logistics to keep work progressing efficiently.
• Champion a safety-focused jobsite by reinforcing established safety standards, leading recurring safety discussions, monitoring risk controls, and ensuring teams follow required protocols throughout construction.
• Guide field coordination and communication among project leadership, superintendents, trade partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring emerging issues are identified, escalated, and resolved without unnecessary disruption to the project.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, including field reports, meeting documentation, progress updates, photographic records, current drawings, and other materials needed to provide clear visibility into project status.
• Ensure field activities are supported by current design information, approved documentation, required permits, and agency approvals, while helping facilitate requests for additional technical clarification when needed.
• Support broader project reporting and operational priorities by contributing to client-facing updates, monitoring overall progress, and assisting with additional project needs as they arise.

Qualifications and Skills for the Senior Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline, combined with at least 10 years of construction project management experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction operations, project delivery practices, and the market dynamics that influence projects within the region.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and build productive relationships with project teams, clients, owners, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple project demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a structured environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and hands-on experience with a modern construction management platform, such as Autodesk or a comparable system.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to take a leadership role on sophisticated construction initiatives while collaborating with experienced professionals across the full project lifecycle. You’ll gain meaningful exposure to complex field operations, strengthen your project leadership expertise, and make a visible impact on safety, quality, coordination, and successful project delivery.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.