Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager

As an Associate Program Manager / Construction Manager, you will ensure quality and high standards of performance and compliance across both design and construction activities, working closely with consultants, contractors, and vendors. You will make timely decisions to support project progress and keep construction efforts moving forward.

You will identify and address design and construction issues early, minimizing risk and preventing costly impacts. This role requires you to manage multiple projects and contracts while balancing coordination, problem solving, and leadership responsibilities across all phases of construction.

Your work will include oversight of new construction, rehabilitation, and modernization projects, with a focus on maintaining project schedules, budgets, and overall delivery standards.

• Manage all phases of construction across multiple contracts, from planning through closeout
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to keep projects on track
• Review and interpret contract documents, including plans and specifications
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget while identifying risks and solutions
• Support decision-making through clear communication and problem solving
• Contribute to both new construction and major renovation projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in construction and design-related roles
• At least 4 years managing construction projects across multiple phases
• Strong understanding of contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working on public sector projects

• Candidate mush have experience with public projects
• 10-12 years of experience with building construction (New and major renovations)

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

For this position, GFT will not sponsor an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa), including any visa renewal during employment.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY

Core Business Hours: Construction hoursEmployment Status: Full-Time 

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