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Gordian hires Construction Project Managers to oversee complex builds across electronics and hardware facilities, where precision scheduling and cross-functional coordination are core to the role. Gordian has an established track record of sponsoring international talent for this function across multiple visa categories.
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Gordian is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. As the pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian delivers innovative solutions including proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence tools. Our mission is to help customers maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and improve building quality – from planning and design to procurement, construction, and operations. As a Project Manager at Gordian, you will play a critical role in overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of construction and facility-related projects. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer specifications and company standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of construction processes and project management best practices. This role supports Gordian’s partnership with the The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) and involves managing renovation and modernization projects across school buildings in all five boroughs of NYC. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Pre-Construction
- Ensure all project prerequisites are completed, verified, and documented prior to construction start.
- Assist in developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and confirming contract compliance.
- Implement project procedures from identification through execution.
- Perform constructability reviews during the design process and provide input to help fast-track projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Meetings
- Facilitate and lead key meetings, including:
+ Pre-Construction Meetings – Align scope, schedule, logistics, and safety protocols.
+ Progress Meetings – Review milestones, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.
+ Punch List Meetings – Conduct final walkthroughs to identify and close outstanding items.
- Document and distribute meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate work with schools and SCA stakeholders to minimize disruption and ensure compliance.
Site Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks and delays through proactive site assessments and reporting.
- Schedule and perform compliance inspections as required by SCA and NYC regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of Electrical and Electrical Systems, building products, construction details / design and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
- Knowledge of Electrical estimating scheduling and cost control.
Documentation & Communication
- Review and manage comprehensive project documentation, including:
+ Project requirements
+ Schedule of values
+ Submittals and RFIs
+ Project schedules (preliminary, final, baseline updates)
+ Two-week look-aheads
+ Contractor pay applications
- Compile and deliver final project binders for customer records.
- Manage material take-offs from plans and specifications and review detailed construction line-item estimates and proposals.
Contract & Customer Compliance
- Uphold customer-specific procedures and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity.
- Review and process change orders; manage scope changes due to unforeseen conditions with proper documentation and approvals.
- Understand compliance with NYC regulatory agencies (DOB, BEC, FDNY, DOT, DEP) for permitting, inspections, and closeout.
Scheduling & Budget Management
- Maintain detailed activity schedules to meet procurement and project timelines.
- Monitor budgets and review contractor invoices in alignment with financial controls.
Risk & Safety Mitigation
- Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents.
- Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment.
Change & Issue Management
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization.
- Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum.
- Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.
Training & Cross-Team Support
- Train contractors on Gordian software and customer-specific procedures.
- Support customers during contract bidding processes.
- Facilitate communication between customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
KEY SKILLS – The ideal candidate for this role will excel in the following areas.
- Customer Obsessed – Builds strong relationships through clear communication and proactive support.
- Collaboration – Works well with others, encourages teamwork, and values diverse input.
- Organization – Skilled in managing project documentation and workflows with accuracy and efficiency.
- Initiative – Takes ownership, anticipates needs, and acts without requiring direction.
- Adaptability – Responds well to change, learns quickly, and embraces feedback.
- Problem Solving – Thinks creatively, explores options, and resolves issues effectively.
- Professionalism – Maintains confidentiality and always acts with integrity.
Qualifications
- Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications; experienced in comprehensive price proposal reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3-5+ years in construction procurement, management, or general contracting, with experience in both horizontal and vertical construction preferred.
- Strong knowledge of commercial public construction operations, pricing, contracting, scope development, and estimating.
- Strong knowledge of NYC regulatory agency requirements for project filing, permitting, inspection, and closeout (DOB, FDNY, DOT, DEP).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in both planning and execution phases.
- Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexible, strategic, results-driven, and highly organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); able to create custom tracking tools and reports.
- Skilled in construction management platforms such as Procore and MS Project.
- Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ preferred, and a solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.
- Experience with Smartsheet work management software is a plus but not required.
- Ability to travel 100% locally within the five boroughs and work primarily on-site at the NYC Long Island City office and SCA project locations.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
Overview
Gordian is the leader in facility and construction cost data, software, and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. As the pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian delivers innovative solutions including proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence tools. Our mission is to help customers maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings, and improve building quality – from planning and design to procurement, construction, and operations. As a Project Manager at Gordian, you will play a critical role in overseeing the administrative and operational aspects of construction and facility-related projects. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer specifications and company standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of construction processes and project management best practices. This role supports Gordian’s partnership with the The New York City School Construction Authority (SCA) and involves managing renovation and modernization projects across school buildings in all five boroughs of NYC. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Pre-Construction
- Ensure all project prerequisites are completed, verified, and documented prior to construction start.
- Assist in developing scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and confirming contract compliance.
- Implement project procedures from identification through execution.
- Perform constructability reviews during the design process and provide input to help fast-track projects.
Stakeholder Engagement & Meetings
- Facilitate and lead key meetings, including:
+ Pre-Construction Meetings – Align scope, schedule, logistics, and safety protocols.
+ Progress Meetings – Review milestones, resolve issues, and maintain momentum.
+ Punch List Meetings – Conduct final walkthroughs to identify and close outstanding items.
- Document and distribute meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Coordinate work with schools and SCA stakeholders to minimize disruption and ensure compliance.
Site Oversight & Quality Assurance
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, verify compliance, and ensure construction quality standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks and delays through proactive site assessments and reporting.
- Schedule and perform compliance inspections as required by SCA and NYC regulatory agencies.
- Knowledge of Electrical and Electrical Systems, building products, construction details / design and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
- Knowledge of Electrical estimating scheduling and cost control.
Documentation & Communication
- Review and manage comprehensive project documentation, including:
+ Project requirements
+ Schedule of values
+ Submittals and RFIs
+ Project schedules (preliminary, final, baseline updates)
+ Two-week look-aheads
+ Contractor pay applications
- Compile and deliver final project binders for customer records.
- Manage material take-offs from plans and specifications and review detailed construction line-item estimates and proposals.
Contract & Customer Compliance
- Uphold customer-specific procedures and ensure alignment with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Provide responsive support to resolve issues and maintain project continuity.
- Review and process change orders; manage scope changes due to unforeseen conditions with proper documentation and approvals.
- Understand compliance with NYC regulatory agencies (DOB, BEC, FDNY, DOT, DEP) for permitting, inspections, and closeout.
Scheduling & Budget Management
- Maintain detailed activity schedules to meet procurement and project timelines.
- Monitor budgets and review contractor invoices in alignment with financial controls.
Risk & Safety Mitigation
- Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize delays, disruptions, and safety incidents.
- Apply experience in safety and risk management to ensure compliance and maintain a secure project environment.
Change & Issue Management
- Manage changes to project scope, schedule, or budget with proper documentation, stakeholder communication, and formal authorization.
- Address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction using negotiation and mediation skills to maintain project momentum.
- Ensure all changes and issues are tracked, assessed for impact, and resolved efficiently to keep the project on track.
Training & Cross-Team Support
- Train contractors on Gordian software and customer-specific procedures.
- Support customers during contract bidding processes.
- Facilitate communication between customers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
KEY SKILLS – The ideal candidate for this role will excel in the following areas.
- Customer Obsessed – Builds strong relationships through clear communication and proactive support.
- Collaboration – Works well with others, encourages teamwork, and values diverse input.
- Organization – Skilled in managing project documentation and workflows with accuracy and efficiency.
- Initiative – Takes ownership, anticipates needs, and acts without requiring direction.
- Adaptability – Responds well to change, learns quickly, and embraces feedback.
- Problem Solving – Thinks creatively, explores options, and resolves issues effectively.
- Professionalism – Maintains confidentiality and always acts with integrity.
Qualifications
- Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications; experienced in comprehensive price proposal reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3-5+ years in construction procurement, management, or general contracting, with experience in both horizontal and vertical construction preferred.
- Strong knowledge of commercial public construction operations, pricing, contracting, scope development, and estimating.
- Strong knowledge of NYC regulatory agency requirements for project filing, permitting, inspection, and closeout (DOB, FDNY, DOT, DEP).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in both planning and execution phases.
- Exceptional communication, customer service, and teamwork skills; flexible, strategic, results-driven, and highly organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); able to create custom tracking tools and reports.
- Skilled in construction management platforms such as Procore and MS Project.
- Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or IDIQ preferred, and a solid understanding of public procurement and delivery methods.
- Experience with Smartsheet work management software is a plus but not required.
- Ability to travel 100% locally within the five boroughs and work primarily on-site at the NYC Long Island City office and SCA project locations.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00
We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Construction Project Managers hinges on demonstrating the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Frame your credentials around engineering, construction management, or architecture to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation criteria before you apply.
Target Gordian's electronics facility pipeline
Gordian's construction work is tied to electronics and hardware infrastructure, so experience managing data centers, semiconductor fabs, or precision manufacturing buildouts will resonate with their hiring team far more than general commercial construction experience.
Research open roles using Migrate Mate
Gordian regularly posts Construction Project Manager openings across multiple locations. Use Migrate Mate to filter and track these roles by visa sponsorship type so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing.
Clarify your OPT or CPT timeline with your DSO early
If you're on F-1 status, confirm your OPT end date before accepting an offer. Gordian sponsors F-1 OPT and CPT, but a misaligned timeline between your authorization expiry and the H-1B cap-subject filing window in April can create a gap in work authorization.
Prepare a PERM-ready employment history file
For EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship, DOL's PERM process requires your employer to document your prior experience in detail. Gather offer letters, performance reviews, and project records now so Gordian's counsel can move quickly when the process starts.
Negotiate offer timing around the H-1B filing window
H-1B registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, work with Gordian's HR team to structure your start date around cap-subject timelines or explore whether a TN classification applies as a bridge.
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Does Gordian sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Managers?
Yes, Gordian sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Project Managers. The role needs to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which generally means demonstrating the position requires a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Gordian's electronics and hardware focus means project complexity tends to support that specialty occupation argument well.
Which visa types does Gordian commonly use for Construction Project Manager roles?
Gordian sponsors H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for this role. TN is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals whose occupation aligns with USMCA-listed categories. F-1 OPT and CPT work best for recent graduates early in their career who are targeting a longer-term sponsorship path through H-1B.
What qualifications does Gordian expect for Construction Project Manager positions?
Gordian typically expects a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil or structural engineering, or a related technical field. Hands-on experience managing builds in technology-intensive environments, such as electronics manufacturing plants, hardware labs, or data centers, carries significant weight. Familiarity with schedule management tools, subcontractor coordination, and safety compliance in regulated facility environments is commonly expected for mid-to-senior level roles.
How do I apply for Construction Project Manager jobs at Gordian?
You can browse and apply for Construction Project Manager roles at Gordian directly through Migrate Mate, which filters open positions by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm sponsorship is available before applying. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight experience with technically complex or regulated construction environments, as Gordian's work spans electronics and hardware infrastructure where that experience is directly relevant.
How do I plan my timeline if Gordian sponsors my H-1B for this role?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed each April for an October 1 start date, so if you receive an offer earlier in the year, your official start may be several months away. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorization covers the gap. USCIS premium processing is available for faster adjudication and can reduce uncertainty during the wait period.
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