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ecosystem

Junior Construction Field Manager

ecosystemNew York, NY
Posted Jun 4 · Updated Oct 21
💰 $65,000 – $95,000/yrFull-timeconstructionmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Construction Field Manager overseeing project execution from design through commissioning for energy and decarbonization projects.

Skills & Keywords

project managementconstructiondesign coordinationsite execution

What you will do

  • Help ensure compliance with health and safety requirements on project sites and contribute to the application of best practices.
  • Support on-site construction operations by coordinating with subcontractors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and the Construction Managers to identify permit requirements and ensure timely project delivery
  • Assist in identifying and resolving technical challenges on site, applying problem-solving skills to support efficient and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Help track and manage changes and scope adjustments by documenting impacts on costs, schedules, and resources, and escalating risks as needed.
  • Support the preparation of project upgrades, including estimates and documentation, for review and presentation to the client.
  • Develop an understanding of energy performance measures and sustainability considerations prior to implementation.
  • Assist with day-to-day execution of construction activities, helping ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
  • Deliver an exceptional client experience.
  • Your professional development is an integral part of your role. At Ecosystem, you are encouraged to learn, experiment, and step outside conventional boundaries. We value audacity: where others wait for solutions to be proven, we choose to be among the first to innovate.

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • 2-5 years of direct construction project management and on-site experience
  • Experience in HVAC or complex mechanical construction
  • Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, skills in English.
  • Team player with a positive attitude, resilience, and determination.
  • Quick critical thinking ability under pressure.
  • Top-notch organizational skills.
  • Field-based role with 4-5 days/week on active project sites across NYC and surrounding regions (Greater NY, Long Island, New Jersey; occasional Philadelphia). Candidates must live within commuting distance of the NYC metro area. Office presence is as needed; regional travel flexibility is required.

What Ecosystem offers

  • Competitive annual base salaries ranging from $100,000 - $135,000, with final compensation determined based on a candidate’s experience, technical expertise, and skillset, as well as geographic location.
  • Generous time off: enjoy a minimum 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 10 public holidays, and a year-end holiday closure.
  • Mileage (home to site) and meals covered on-site.
  • Complete Group Insurance offer with employer contribution and easy access to health and support through Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Employer contribution to 401(k).
  • Tailored career growth and development opportunities through mentorship, training, and career planning.
  • Thriving people-first culture: we put our values in action in DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees, and celebrate our shared success at events like Ecofest.
  • Mission-driven organization and stable business environment
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About ecosystem

Ecosystem is an integrated engineering and construction firm that modernizes energy-intensive buildings in the built environment, delivering guaranteed energy savings results.

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