Infrastructure Project Manager Jobs in New York
Infrastructure Project Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in transportation and transit systems, public utilities, commercial real estate development, and municipal infrastructure renewal at every level from junior coordinator through senior program director. The largest hiring centers are New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where anchor institutions and contractors such as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Turner Construction, and AECOM maintain ongoing infrastructure programs. The most in-demand specialties include transit and rail project delivery, water and wastewater capital programs, and public-private partnership project oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$100m, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities
- Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements including the Certificate of Need process
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals
- Coordinate commissioning and close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and scheduling software
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
ORGANIZATION: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 29/04/2026 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.
Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.
We are strategizing, planning, and implementing projects that help clients achieve their organization’s objectives. Join our award-winning program management team and bring transformational project solutions to life.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Stantec is seeking an Owner’s Representative, Project Manager for the design and construction of a mix of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure projects to manage on behalf of owner/developers in the healthcare, science and technology, higher education, and residential sectors. The projects, located in New York, NY, Westchester County, NY, and Eastern Long Island, are in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, construction, with total project costs of $5 Million to $100 Million, requiring onsite supervision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of projects valued at $5m-$100m, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds
- Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources
- Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client
- Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client
- Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities
- Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements including the Certificate of Need process
- Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project
- Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client
- Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals
- Coordinate commissioning and close out efforts
- Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on buildings sector projects
- Mechanical infrastructure upgrade and construction experience is preferred
- Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications
- Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements
- Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements)
- Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively
- Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and scheduling software
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading clients through the Certificate of Need and New York State Article 28 approval process is preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing infrastructure projects
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
PAY RANGE
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
ORGANIZATION: BC-1798 Buildings-US PMCM
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 29/04/2026 05:04:46
REQ ID: 1005659
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Infrastructure Project Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal2
- Meta2
- Amazon1
- Brex1
- Cgc Financial, P.C.1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Technology & Software3
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Investment & Asset Management1
- Law & Legal Services1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in infrastructure project manager jobs across New York.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential required by most New York employers
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Experience managing capital projects for New York public agencies or large-scale contractors
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with New York State procurement regulations and public contracting compliance
- Strong written communication skills for federal, state, and municipal stakeholder reporting
Infrastructure Project Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a infrastructure project manager in New York?
Most infrastructure project managers in New York enter the field with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or urban planning, then build several years of field or coordination experience before moving into a management role. While New York does not require a state-issued license specifically for project managers, roles tied to engineering work often require a licensed Professional Engineer on the project team. The Project Management Professional credential is the most widely recognized qualification for advancement in New York's public agency and contractor hiring market.
How much do infrastructure project managers make in New York?
Infrastructure project managers in New York earn a median of about $121,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,580 for the lowest 10% to over $192,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire infrastructure project managers in New York?
Employers hiring infrastructure project managers in New York right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Meta, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's active capital program environment, driven by ongoing MTA expansion, Department of Transportation contracts, and large-scale utility upgrades, means hiring is consistent across both public agencies and private contractors throughout the state.
Which New York cities have the most infrastructure project manager jobs?
New York have the most infrastructure project manager openings in New York. New York City leads because of the sheer volume of MTA, Port Authority, and municipal capital programs concentrated there, while Albany draws openings tied to state agency contracting and Buffalo benefits from ongoing waterfront and regional infrastructure investment anchored by large engineering firms and public authorities.
Are there remote infrastructure project manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Infrastructure project management is fundamentally a field-oriented role, with regular site visits, contractor coordination, and in-person agency meetings that limit full-remote arrangements. About 25% of infrastructure project manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be planning, reporting, or program oversight roles rather than active construction delivery positions.
How can I get hired as a infrastructure project manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a project coordinator or assistant project manager role with a New York public agency or large general contractor, where structured exposure to capital delivery processes builds a foundation for advancement. The New York City Department of Design and Construction, NYSDOT, and firms like Jacobs and WSP regularly bring on early-career candidates through graduate development programs and entry-level coordinator positions. Earning a PMP Certified Associate in Project Management credential alongside field experience strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for moving into a full project manager title.
Where can I find and apply to infrastructure project manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to infrastructure project manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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