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Company Description Lions Group NYC is a family-owned and managed real estate development firm with over three decades of experience in residential, commercial, and retail property development. Based in New York, the company constructed and operates a portfolio valued at over $1 billion and operates over 500,000 square feet of luxury condominiums, rental buildings, and commercial spaces across the Metropolitan area and the Gold Coast of Long Island. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in design and construction, Lions Group NYC prioritizes maximizing returns for investors while delivering superior results. The team’s dedication and meticulous planning have positioned the company as a leading real estate developer in the competitive New York market. Role Description This is a full-time, Senior Construction Project Manager position, for a job located in either Long Island, Brooklyn, or Queens. The Project Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the construction project. The project will consist of budget of $25M-$50M, and will be a mid-rise construction project. Construction Project Manager is expected to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include project planning, coordinating resources, managing budgets, and maintaining effective communication between team members and stakeholders. The role requires oversight of construction schedules, compliance with safety regulations, and resolution of project challenges as they arise. Qualifications • Strong expertise in Construction Project Management, • Proficiency in Project Coordination and general Project Management, • Demonstrated experience in Budgeting and cost management within construction projects, • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, • 5–10+ years of experience in construction project management, with at least one full-cycle mid-rise (8–20 story) project completed, • Experience managing ground-up multifamily or mixed-use developments (NYC experience strongly preferred), • Proven ability to take a project from pre-development through TCO/closeout, • Strong familiarity with NYC DOB, permitting, and inspection processes, • Experience coordinating with expediters, architects, and engineers in NYC, • Understanding of NYC zoning constraints and construction staging challenges, • Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and scheduling, • Experience with value engineering and cost control, • Ability to manage subcontractors, including contract enforcement, • Familiarity with mid-rise building systems (concrete, steel, facade systems, MEP infrastructure), • Experience managing project budgets ($20M–$100M+ range preferred), • Ability to track and manage: Cost reports, change orders, and pay applications, • Familiarity with construction contracts (AIA or similar), • Experience coordinating with lenders, inspectors, and draw processes, • Proficiency in: Procore, Excel, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam., • OSHA 30 certification

Job Description Project Manager – Ground-Up Residential Construction Location: Queens, NY (Site-Based) A private real estate developer and general contractor is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee large-scale ground-up residential construction projects in Queens, New York. This is an opportunity to join an integrated development and construction team responsible for delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale ground-up construction projects in New York City and will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates with experience working for a developer, general contractor, or construction manager are encouraged to apply. Qualifications • Minimum of 5 years of project management experience on ground-up construction projects in New York City., • Experience managing projects valued at $50 million or greater is strongly preferred., • Successful track record of delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use projects from preconstruction through completion., • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced construction environment., • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders., • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents., • Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial accountability., • Proven ability to mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and junior staff., • Proficiency with Procore, TimberScan, Textura, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite. Responsibilities Working in partnership with the Project Executive, the Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, execution, and financial management of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout. The Project Manager serves as the primary leader of the project team, coordinating with ownership, consultants, subcontractors, and field staff to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the contract documents and company standards. The Project Manager collaborates closely with the Project Executive on major project decisions, client relations, and overall project strategy. Responsibilities include: • Lead the project team in developing and managing project scope, schedule, and budget., • Provide leadership and oversight to Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project staff., • Identify, manage, and resolve project issues proactively., • Collaborate with ownership, architects, consultants, field staff, and subcontractors to ensure project objectives are achieved., • Develop, maintain, and update short-term, mid-term, and master project schedules., • Monitor project budgets, buyout status, forecasting, and overall financial performance., • Prepare monthly project reports for ownership and investors., • Manage the subcontractor buyout process, including preparation of RFPs, bid leveling, scope comparisons, scope review meetings, contract negotiations, and procurement., • Review and evaluate subcontractor change order requests, determining entitlement and cost impacts resulting from design revisions, owner requests, or field conditions., • Oversee the submittal process, including preparation of submittal schedules, review of long-lead procurement items, and coordination with the design team., • Manage the RFI process, ensuring complete documentation, accurate markups, timely responses, and identification of potential cost or schedule impacts., • Monitor design team response times to maintain project schedule and ensure timely distribution of approved documents., • Lead the project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program., • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and operations teams to achieve successful project delivery., • Conduct Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes., • Conduct weekly subcontractor coordination meetings to review sequencing, scheduling, logistics, safety, and project milestones., • Review and assist in preparing monthly owner requisitions and payment applications., • Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, contractual requirements, and ethical business practices., • Verify permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements are current and maintain detailed tracking logs., • Coordinate with Site Superintendents regarding inspections, testing, project documentation, punch list activities, and project closeout., • Maintain a proactive focus on safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Required Certifications • OSHA 62-Hour Site Safety Training (SST) Physical Requirements • Ability to work full-time on an active construction site., • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods., • Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders., • Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, and access all areas of a construction site when required. Preferred Software Experience • Procore, • Autodesk Construction Cloud, • Bluebeam, • TimberScan, • Textura, • Smartsheet, • Microsoft Project, • Microsoft Excel, • Microsoft Word, • Microsoft Outlook Benefits • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Paid Holidays, • Paid Sick Leave Qualified candidates with proven experience managing large-scale ground-up construction projects in New York City are encouraged to apply. Note: We are not engaging with third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms for this position.

$60 - $120/hourpayPythonRustGoLangFull-stackJAVANode.jsAndroid DevelopmentiOS Developmentmicro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI. Job Title: Software Developer Job Type: Contract Location: Remote Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain scalable back-end and full-stack applications using Python, Rust, GoLang, Java, or Node.js., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet evolving business requirements., • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best software engineering practices., • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance and reliability., • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural planning to drive continuous improvement., • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment., • Maintain clear, concise, and thoughtful written and verbal communication across distributed teams. Required Skills and Qualifications: • 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development with one or more of the following: Python, Rust, GoLang, Java, Node.js, Android, IOS or full-stack development (backend or full-stack)., • Proficiency in building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems., • Experience working in remote, collaborative, and agile environments., • Expertise in modern development tools, version control systems, and CI/CD pipelines., • Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high standard for clarity and professionalism., • Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently in a distributed setting. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure., • Knowledge of DevOps principles and containerization technologies., • Background in mentoring or leading small engineering teams.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing ownership and development team where you'll serve as the primary liaison between ownership, general contractors, consultants, lenders, and project stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Act as the Owner's Representative across multiple construction and development projects. Manage and oversee General Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants. Review project schedules, budgets, change orders, invoices, and construction progress. Coordinate with lenders, banking partners, and financial institutions throughout project lifecycles. Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to ownership. Monitor project costs, risks, and timelines to ensure successful delivery. Review contracts, scopes of work, and consultant agreements. Assist with project due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and pre-construction activities. Ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and ownership objectives. Drive accountability among all project stakeholders. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. A successful Project Manager/Owner's Representative - Lawrence should have: 5+ years of experience as an Owner's Representative, Project Manager, Construction Manager, or Development Manager. Strong experience managing projects from an ownership or developer perspective. Experience overseeing General Contractors and third-party consultants. Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, estimating, contract administration, and project controls. Ability to communicate effectively with ownership groups, lenders, architects, engineers, and contractors. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field preferred. NYC development, multifamily, residential, mixed-use, or ground-up construction experience preferred. Competitive salary ranging from $148,500 to $181,500. Comprehensive medical benefits. Paid time off (PTO). 401(k) retirement plan. Performance-based bonus. Interested in becoming a Project Manager/Owner's Representative - Lawrence? Apply today.

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