<p>Senior Project Manager - Transit Construction</p> <p>Location: New York, NY</p> <p>Experience Level: 10+ Years</p> <p>About the Role</p> <p>Forte Construction Corp. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex transit and infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle-from pre-construction planning through project closeout. This individual will serve as a strategic leader, ensuring seamless coordination across field operations, design teams, subcontractors, public agencies, and clients. The ideal candidate has deep experience delivering projects for agencies such as NYCT, MTA, and LIRR, with a strong command of construction management best practices.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead full project lifecycle including pre-construction planning, procurement, construction oversight, and closeout. </li><li>Manage project schedules, phasing plans, deliverables, and critical-path activities to ensure timely execution. </li><li>Coordinate daily with subcontractors, consultants, inspectors, and client representatives. </li><li>Serve as the central communication hub between field teams, design professionals, public agencies, and internal leadership. </li><li>Oversee cost controls, forecasting, change orders, requisitions, and full budget compliance. </li><li>Review plans, specifications, and shop drawings for adherence to contract and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Maintain strict compliance with Forte's safety, quality, and documentation standards. </li><li>Support design-build collaboration and facilitate effective coordination among engineers, architects, and construction teams. </li><li>Ensure all work complies with agency standards (NYCT, MTA, LIRR) and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. </li><li>Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to internal and external stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>Required Skills & Expertise</p> <ul> <li>Construction management for transit or heavy civil projects </li><li>Expertise in public agency coordination </li><li>Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and project documentation </li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills </li><li>Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously </li></ul> <p>Preferred Certifications</p> <ul> <li>PMP (Project Management Professional) or </li><li>PE (Professional Engineer) </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>10+ years of project management experience within construction, infrastructure, or transit environments </li><li>Prior experience working on projects involving NYCT, MTA, LIRR, or other public transportation agencies is highly desirable </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $160000.00/yr.</p> <p>Forte Construction offers strong employee benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and paid vacation, alongside a supportive work culture that emphasizes family values and professional growth. Employees highlight the company's focus on health, security, and balanced work-life opportunities. Core Benefits - Health Insurance: Employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring broad healthcare support. - Retirement Plans: The company provides retirement benefits, helping staff plan for long-term financial stability. - Paid Vacation: Workers enjoy a vacation policy with annual leave, supporting rest and personal time. - Insurance Perks: Additional insurance benefits are available, covering various employee needs. Workplace Culture & Incentives - Family-Oriented Environment: Employees consistently mention a strong emphasis on family values, making the workplace supportive and collaborative. - Professional Growth: Staff gain wide-ranging experience with different agencies, especially in New York, which enhances career development. - Job Security & Advancement: Reviews highlight high satisfaction with job stability and opportunities for advancement. - Positive Ratings: Forte Construction holds an average rating of 4.7/5 across employee reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction in pay, management, and culture. Comparison Table | Benefit Category | Forte Construction Offering | Employee Feedback | | Health Coverage | Medical, dental, vision | Rated highly, comprehensive | | Retirement Plans | Employer-supported options | Seen as valuable for long-term security | | Vacation Policy | Paid annual leave | Supports work-life balance | | Work Culture | Family-oriented, supportive | Strongly praised by employees | | Career Growth | Exposure to diverse projects | Provides wide-ranging experience |</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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