Construction Project Manager Recruiter in New York, NY
New York’s construction sector—from Manhattan’s mixed-use towers to outer-borough multifamily and infrastructure upgrades—demands experienced Project Managers who can navigate complex schedules, stakeholder pressure, and regulatory oversight. Amundson Group specializes in connecting top PM talent with leading general contractors and construction firms across the city.
What Amundson Group does for Project Manager hiring in New York
Amundson Group conducts retained searches for senior Construction Project Manager placements throughout New York, NY and nationwide. We work directly with hiring managers and ownership to define role requirements, then deploy our AI-assisted screening process to identify candidates who meet both technical qualifications and cultural fit.
Our process goes beyond resume review. We verify construction experience, assess project management methodology (CPM scheduling, BIM coordination, safety leadership), and evaluate how candidates have handled budget control and team dynamics on comparable projects. Our deep referral network in the New York construction community means we often reach qualified candidates before they hit the open market.
For senior Project Manager roles in New York, base compensation typically ranges from **$130,000 to $180,000** depending on experience, project size, and sector (commercial, multifamily, civil/infrastructure, or industrial). Our quarterly-updated Salary Guide includes real placement data from across the region, helping clients benchmark competitive offers.
New York’s construction market — what’s driving demand for Project Managers
New York remains one of the largest construction markets in the United States, with consistent demand across commercial office, multifamily residential, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure verticals. The city’s aging infrastructure, combined with ongoing mixed-use and residential development in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, sustains healthy project flow for general contractors and construction management firms.
Energy infrastructure and sustainability mandates—including building code updates and LEED/carbon-neutral requirements—are raising the bar for Project Manager expertise. Simultaneously, labor shortages in the trade crafts mean PMs must be more skilled at recruiting, retaining, and coordinating subcontractors. Multifamily and commercial construction firms are actively upgrading their PM benches with candidates who bring both traditional construction chops and digital project controls experience.
The competitive talent market makes hiring speed and candidate quality critical differentiators for New York contractors.
Project Manager salary in New York (2026)
Construction Project Managers in New York earn base salaries between **$130,000 and $180,000** in 2026, reflecting the city’s higher cost of living and strong contractor margins. Senior PMs with 10+ years of experience and track records on large commercial or multifamily projects command the upper end; entry-level PMs transitioning from Project Engineer roles start closer to $120,000–$140,000.
Related roles scale similarly: Project Engineers ($90,000–$130,000), Superintendents ($130,000–$180,000), Estimators ($120,000–$170,000), and VP of Operations ($200,000–$300,000+). Our Salary Guide breaks down compensation by role, sector, and experience level, updated each quarter with real placement data from New York and nationwide.
Why New York construction companies work with Amundson Group
Amundson Group’s retained search model ensures clients work with a dedicated recruiter who becomes fluent in their culture, project pipeline, and hiring timeline. We don’t post jobs and wait; we actively source and vet candidates using AI-assisted screening to flag skill gaps, safety culture alignment, and leadership style before interviews.
Our long-term referral network—built over years of successful placements in commercial, multifamily, civil, and industrial construction—gives us access to passive candidates and proven performers who aren’t advertising their availability. And because we specialize in construction, we understand the difference between a good resume and a PM who can actually execute a $50M mixed-use project on schedule.
We also move fast. In a tight talent market, speed to offer and placement closure matter. Most New York clients see candidate submissions within 2–3 weeks of engaging us.
Hire a Construction Project Manager in New York
If you’re building out your PM bench in New York, NY, reach out to Amundson Group to discuss your open roles and timeline. We’ll match you with qualified candidates and manage the search from first conversation through start date. View open construction jobs nationwide, or contact us directly to begin a retained search.