About the role
Project Manager – Construction Management
Position: Project Manager Department: Construction Management Reports To: Senior Management / Project Executive Location: Albany, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Rate: $55-60/hr
Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation. Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.
Position Summary Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple construction projects in Albany, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, public-sector projects, contractor oversight, and multi-phase construction operations. This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring compliance with contract documents, project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Manage and oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from planning through completion. * Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and project requirements. * Oversee daily construction activities, field inspections, project documentation, and quality control. * Conduct regular progress meetings, scheduling meetings, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders. * Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve construction-related issues. * Monitor project schedules, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain project milestones. * Review and manage change orders, contractor payment applications, and project-related documentation. * Identify and escalate project concerns, schedule impacts, and potential risks to senior management. * Ensure construction activities comply with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual requirements. * Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders and provide regular updates on project progress. * Coordinate construction activities within occupied or operational facilities while minimizing disruptions. * Maintain accurate project records, reports, and documentation throughout the construction process.
Qualifications and Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. * Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience, including at least 4 years in a Senior Project Manager capacity overseeing projects valued at $10 million or more. * Demonstrated experience managing multiple construction projects simultaneously. * Experience with public-sector construction projects, including educational facilities, healthcare facilities, institutional buildings, or other government-funded projects. * Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, drawings, and public procurement procedures. * Experience with multi-phase renovations, capital improvement projects, and construction within occupied facilities. * Proficiency with construction scheduling and project management software, including Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or similar platforms. * OSHA 30 certification required. * Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, quality control procedures, and industry standards. * Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. * Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and manage multiple project stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications * Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or other relevant professional certification. * Previous experience managing large-scale public-sector capital improvement projects. * Experience overseeing complex, phased renovations in active or occupied facilities. * Familiarity with New York State construction practices, regulations, and public-sector project requirements.
Benefits of working at Laland Baptiste Medical / Prescription Plan Dental / Vision Plan Life Insurance Short / Long Term Disability Plan Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Sick Leave Baptiste University-Continuing Education
Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer