Project Manager - Commercial real estate projects

Location:
New York, NY
Salary: $90,000 to $120,000

Job Description:

We're partnering with a global real estate and professional services firm to recruit a Project Manager to support and lead the delivery of commercial real estate projects across New York.

This role is suited to a proactive and detail-oriented project manager who can confidently lead day-to-day project activities while working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Projects include commercial interior fit-outs, renovations, AV upgrades, and facilities management or engineering works. You'll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and tracking projects from early definition through delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to a high professional standard.

You will work closely with senior project leaders, contractors, consultants, and client representatives, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The requirements of the role are:

• A minimum of four to five years of relevant professional experience
• Background in construction management or real estate is preferred
• Proven ability to develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
• Experience coordinating vendors and managing RFP processes
• Strong understanding of commercial relocations, construction, and renovation projects
• Familiarity with architectural drawings, furniture systems, and space planning is an advantage
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence liaising with architects, contractors, consultants, and client representatives
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management applications
• Willingness to travel approximately 20 to 25 percent of the time
• Ability to be on site four to five days per week

About Highline:

Global recruiters specializing in architecture, real estate, and construction across London, Paris, and New York.