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About the Role

The Sr. Project Manager will lead complex, high-profile capital improvement, tenant construction, specialty construction, visitor-experience, and building-compliance projects across assigned ESRT properties and projects. This position will oversee projects from initial planning, design, and procurement through construction, turnover, and financial closeout, often within occupied and operationally sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent capital improvement (Capex) and tenant installation (TI) projects from initial scope development through design, bidding, construction, turnover, and financial closeout.
Establish project objectives, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, and execution plans in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Manage projects that may include lobby restorations, renovations, storefront renovations, corridor and restroom renovations, façade, roof, window, and Local Law 11/FISP work, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, and other building-system improvements, pre-built and build-to-suit spaces, tenant-performed construction and alteration projects, and specialty exhibit, visitor-experience, media, AV/IT, fabrication, and other technically integrated projects.
Direct all phases of design and construction, including programming, feasibility analysis, design development, budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, permitting, construction administration, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, logistics, and compliance with approved plans and project requirements.
Develop and coordinate construction logistics for occupied and high-traffic environments, including tenant continuity, visitor impacts, noisy work, night work, freight, overtime, temporary protections, access, security requirements, and phased execution.
Identify potential project risks, delays, cost impacts, operational conflicts, and required decisions; develop mitigation plans, maintain current risk and decision tracking, and escalate significant concerns with clear recommendations.
Support the development of annual and long-term capital plans by providing project budgets, forecasts, timing assumptions, risk assessments, and execution recommendations.
Maintain accurate project forecasts, cash-flow projections, commitments, change-order logs, and cost-to-complete reporting.
Review proposals, bids, contracts, invoices, requisitions, and change orders for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved project scope and budget.
Lead procurement and contractor-selection strategies, including RFP and bid-package development, bidder shortlisting, proposal analysis, scope leveling, bidder interviews, CM/GC and GMP evaluation, award recommendations, contract administration, and compliance documentation.
Monitor project financial performance and provide timely reporting on budgets, commitments, anticipated costs, variances, and cash flow.
Select, coordinate, and manage architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project partners, holding each accountable for schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual obligations.
Coordinate project activities with building operations, engineering, security, and other stakeholders to minimize disruption to tenants, visitors, and ongoing property operations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for tenants and internal stakeholders throughout the project, including kickoff meetings, progress updates, approvals of tenant-requested changes, possession-date notices, delay notifications, and issue resolution.
Prepare and deliver clear project updates and executive-level presentations that communicate progress, decisions, risks, financial status, and required next steps.
Build productive working relationships across internal teams and with tenants, consultants, contractors, and external partners.
Ensure construction meets approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, ESRT standards, and applicable building codes and regulations.
Coordinate project requirements involving DOB, FDNY, Landmarks, environmental consultants, special inspections, façade-compliance processes, permitting, testing, commissioning, and signoffs with project teams and relevant authorities.
Oversee project turnover and closeout, including punch-list completion, certificates and approvals, warranties, as-built drawings, operations and maintenance materials, final invoicing, and financial reconciliation.
Maintain authoritative project documentation across applicable PMIS, financial, scheduling, and collaboration platforms.
Develop and implement project-management standards, controls, templates, and best practices that improve consistency, transparency, and execution.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of approximately one to three project management professionals.
Lead cross-functional project teams and provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentorship to project management professionals as assigned.
Establish clear project roles, expectations, decision paths, and accountability standards, and coordinate project responsibilities with Design & Construction leadership based on business priorities and capacity.
Review project plans, controls, risks, and reporting when requested; share best practices and support consistent project execution across the team.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of construction budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, contract administration, cost reporting, and project controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams and mentor project management professionals.
Extensive experience delivering commercial office capital improvement and tenant construction projects, preferably within an occupied property portfolio.
Strong working knowledge of building infrastructure and MEP systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and life-safety systems.
Experience managing complex, high-profile projects involving multiple stakeholders, operational considerations, and strict schedule or quality requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with tenants, senior executives, technical professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, permitting, inspections, and project-closeout requirements.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong negotiation, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate risks and maintain accurate project documentation.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with project-management, scheduling, construction-document, collaboration, and cost-accounting platforms such as Procore, Yardi/PAYscan, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam.
Knowledge of New York City construction practices, DOB and FDNY requirements, Landmarks coordination, Local Law 11/FISP processes, permitting, inspections, and applicable building codes strongly preferred.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to travel between properties and regularly access active construction areas.
Ability to walk construction sites, climb stairs, and comply with required site-safety procedures.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Skills

Construction budgeting
Forecasting
Scheduling
Contract administration
Cost reporting
Project controls
Cross-functional team leadership
Mentorship
Commercial office capital improvement
Tenant construction
Occupied property portfolio management
Building infrastructure
MEP systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety)
Stakeholder management
Communication
Construction drawings
Specifications
Contracts
Change orders
Permitting
Inspections
Project closeout
Time management
Budget management
Deadline management
Negotiation
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Conflict resolution
Organization
Detail-orientation
Risk anticipation
Documentation
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Procore
Yardi/PAYscan
Microsoft Project
SharePoint
PlanGrid
Bluebeam
NYC construction practices
DOB requirements
FDNY requirements
Landmarks coordination
Local Law 11/FISP processes

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years of progressively responsible experience managing commercial design and construction projects
Significant experience with capital improvements, tenant installations, base-building, or specialty construction projects
Experience overseeing projects throughout the full lifecycle
Experience working for a commercial real estate owner, developer, construction manager, general contractor, or comparable organization preferred

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field strongly preferred
Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered
Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or equivalent credentials are a plus

Salary/Compensations

$190,000 - $215,000 a year

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax transit accounts
Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support
Generous paid time off
Flex remote work time
Flex Summer Fridays
Employee engagement programs
Volunteer time off
Continuing education
Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
Employee Discount Programs

About the Company

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets.
ESRT's flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observation Deck.
The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality.
As of June 30, 2026, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.5 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743 residential units.
More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn.
The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth.
Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do.
We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it!
We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors.
We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs.
From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work.
ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

Equal Opportunity

ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.