Construction Manager Jobs in New York
Construction Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with strong and sustained demand across commercial real estate development, public infrastructure, and large-scale residential projects at every level from assistant project manager to senior construction executive. The heaviest hiring concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where employers like Turner Construction, AECOM, and Skanska maintain deep regional operations. The most sought-after specialties include commercial ground-up construction, transit and transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use urban development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerRamboll
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring64
Work type71% On-site
Top industryElectronics
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Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project
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Edgewater Technical Associates
Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project
New York, New York
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Senior Construction Project Manager
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Bette & Cring Construction
Senior Construction Project Manager
Latham, New York
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Administrative Construction Project Manager
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NYC Department of Design and Construction
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Queens, New York
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Asplundh Engineering Services
Senior Construction Manager
Buffalo, New York
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Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project
Edgewater Technical Associates·New York, New York
Job functions:
$150k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200 employees
Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project opportunity in New York, New York.
Description:
The Construction Quality Manager (CQM) will be responsible for implementing and administering the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) during all phases of construction. The CQM serves as the primary field quality representative, ensuring construction activities comply with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes and standards, and Owner quality requirements. The CQM coordinates with Project Management, Field Engineering, Superintendents, Design Management, Special Inspection Agencies, Testing Laboratories, the Engineer of Record (EOR), subcontractors, and Owner representatives to ensure quality requirements are effectively planned, inspected, documented, and verified throughout construction.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Construction Quality Administration
- Implement and administer the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and support the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP).
- Coordinate project quality activities with field operations and project management.
- Monitor compliance with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, RFIs, and design revisions.
- Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Field Quality Oversight
- Perform field inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor critical work including slurry walls, shafts, support of excavation, deep foundations, structural concrete, reinforcing steel, waterproofing, shotcrete, utility work, and temporary works.
- Verify hold points, witness points, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) prior to work progression.
- Participate in preparatory meetings, first-work inspections, and pre-pour meetings.
Technical Review & Compliance
- Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, engineering bulletins, material submittals, and design revisions.
- Verify construction uses the latest approved documents.
- Coordinate technical quality issues with engineering and construction teams.
Inspection & Testing Management
- Coordinate and oversee Special Inspection Agencies and independent testing laboratories.
- Review daily inspection reports, laboratory reports, and test results.
- Verify inspection frequencies and acceptance criteria are satisfied.
- Maintain complete quality documentation and traceability.
Concrete Quality Management
- Oversee concrete placement inspections, fresh concrete testing, temperature monitoring, cylinder fabrication, curing, and compressive strength verification.
- Monitor compliance with applicable ACI, ASTM, and project specifications.
- Coordinate concrete repair documentation and acceptance.
Material Quality Control
- Verify incoming materials comply with approved submittals, material certifications, mill test reports, and Certificates of Compliance.
- Maintain material traceability throughout procurement, installation, and turnover.
Nonconformance & Corrective Actions
- Identify nonconforming work and prepare NCRs.
- Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Track NCRs through verification and closeout.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare and review Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Quality Reports.
- Maintain inspection logs, testing records, turnover documentation, deficiency logs, and quality metrics.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate quality activities with the Project Quality Manager, Project Manager, Superintendents, EOR, Owner representatives, designers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Support owner audits, regulatory inspections, and project turnover.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 8+ years of quality management, quality control, field engineering, or construction inspection experience on heavy civil, tunnel, underground, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction quality systems, CQMPs, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation requirements.
- Experience with structural concrete, deep foundations, support of excavation, shafts, tunnels, slurry walls, waterproofing, shotcrete, utility work, and temporary works.
- Proficient in reviewing drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and design revisions.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ACI, ASTM, and project-specific quality requirements.
- Experience coordinating inspections, testing agencies, laboratories, subcontractors, engineers, and owner representatives.
- Strong understanding of concrete quality control, material compliance, testing procedures, and material traceability.
- Experience preparing NCRs, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and tracking closeout activities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and field inspection skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction document management software.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in active heavy civil and underground construction environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE), ASQ, CQE, or related quality certifications.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with large-scale design-build or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management principles.
Other Job Requirements:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $150k to $180k annually.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater Technical Associates
Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project
New York, New York
Added 1d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$150k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Quality Manager (Heavy Civil / Tunnel & Infrastructure) – Manhattan Tunnel Project opportunity in New York, New York.
Description:
The Construction Quality Manager (CQM) will be responsible for implementing and administering the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) during all phases of construction. The CQM serves as the primary field quality representative, ensuring construction activities comply with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, approved submittals, applicable codes and standards, and Owner quality requirements. The CQM coordinates with Project Management, Field Engineering, Superintendents, Design Management, Special Inspection Agencies, Testing Laboratories, the Engineer of Record (EOR), subcontractors, and Owner representatives to ensure quality requirements are effectively planned, inspected, documented, and verified throughout construction.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Construction Quality Administration
- Implement and administer the Construction Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and support the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP).
- Coordinate project quality activities with field operations and project management.
- Monitor compliance with contract documents, specifications, approved submittals, RFIs, and design revisions.
- Support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Field Quality Oversight
- Perform field inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Monitor critical work including slurry walls, shafts, support of excavation, deep foundations, structural concrete, reinforcing steel, waterproofing, shotcrete, utility work, and temporary works.
- Verify hold points, witness points, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) prior to work progression.
- Participate in preparatory meetings, first-work inspections, and pre-pour meetings.
Technical Review & Compliance
- Review drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, engineering bulletins, material submittals, and design revisions.
- Verify construction uses the latest approved documents.
- Coordinate technical quality issues with engineering and construction teams.
Inspection & Testing Management
- Coordinate and oversee Special Inspection Agencies and independent testing laboratories.
- Review daily inspection reports, laboratory reports, and test results.
- Verify inspection frequencies and acceptance criteria are satisfied.
- Maintain complete quality documentation and traceability.
Concrete Quality Management
- Oversee concrete placement inspections, fresh concrete testing, temperature monitoring, cylinder fabrication, curing, and compressive strength verification.
- Monitor compliance with applicable ACI, ASTM, and project specifications.
- Coordinate concrete repair documentation and acceptance.
Material Quality Control
- Verify incoming materials comply with approved submittals, material certifications, mill test reports, and Certificates of Compliance.
- Maintain material traceability throughout procurement, installation, and turnover.
Nonconformance & Corrective Actions
- Identify nonconforming work and prepare NCRs.
- Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Track NCRs through verification and closeout.
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare and review Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Quality Reports.
- Maintain inspection logs, testing records, turnover documentation, deficiency logs, and quality metrics.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Coordinate quality activities with the Project Quality Manager, Project Manager, Superintendents, EOR, Owner representatives, designers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
- Support owner audits, regulatory inspections, and project turnover.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 8+ years of quality management, quality control, field engineering, or construction inspection experience on heavy civil, tunnel, underground, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction quality systems, CQMPs, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation requirements.
- Experience with structural concrete, deep foundations, support of excavation, shafts, tunnels, slurry walls, waterproofing, shotcrete, utility work, and temporary works.
- Proficient in reviewing drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and design revisions.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ACI, ASTM, and project-specific quality requirements.
- Experience coordinating inspections, testing agencies, laboratories, subcontractors, engineers, and owner representatives.
- Strong understanding of concrete quality control, material compliance, testing procedures, and material traceability.
- Experience preparing NCRs, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and tracking closeout activities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and field inspection skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction document management software.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in active heavy civil and underground construction environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE), ASQ, CQE, or related quality certifications.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience with large-scale design-build or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management principles.
Other Job Requirements:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $150k to $180k annually.
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
We look forward to hearing from you!
WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES
Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.
Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.
View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Construction & Real Estate
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across New York.
- Active New York State licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect credential often required for senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture from an accredited program
- Project Management Professional or Certified Construction Manager credential strongly preferred by major employers
- Five or more years of experience managing commercial, infrastructure, or multi-family construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to oversee subcontractors, manage project budgets, and meet New York building code requirements
- Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Autodesk Build
Construction Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in New York?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then accumulating field experience on New York projects where local building codes and union labor practices apply. New York State does not issue a dedicated construction manager license, but many employers require candidates to hold a Professional Engineer registration through the New York State Education Department or to pursue the Certified Construction Manager designation through the Construction Management Association of America.
Which companies hire construction managers in New York?
Employers hiring construction managers in New York right now include Ramboll, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's scale of public infrastructure spending, driven by agencies like the MTA and Port Authority, means government contractors and large integrated construction firms maintain some of the most consistent hiring pipelines in the state.
Which New York cities have the most construction manager jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Queens have the most construction manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its volume of commercial, transit, and high-rise residential development, while Buffalo and Albany reflect steady public infrastructure investment and regional economic development projects that anchor hiring outside the metro.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction management is fundamentally a site-based role, and most New York employers expect regular on-site presence to oversee subcontractors, inspections, and schedules. About 29% of construction manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating, or program-level oversight rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an assistant project manager or project engineer role at a large New York general contractor, where structured mentorship and exposure to live projects build the experience required for promotion. Firms like Turner Construction and AECOM run new-graduate programs in New York that onboard candidates into support roles. Completing a degree from a New York institution with an ACCE-accredited construction management program and earning an OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification strengthens an early-career application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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