Construction Project Manager
Jump Trading is a global trading firm where traders, engineers, and researchers develop trading strategies, models, infrastructure, and systems across asset classes and time horizons.
About Jump Trading
Jump Trading is a global trading firm focused on research-driven trading and the engineering of scalable models, tools, infrastructure, and execution systems. Its operations combine trading, technology, AI/ML, and quantitative research, and it also runs research and talent programs including conference travel grants and a fellowship program.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own commercial construction projects from concept through closeout, including office buildouts, renovations, and fit-outs. You will define scope, budgets, and schedules; manage procurement, design, contracts, permits, vendors, site operations, quality, safety, and closeout; coordinate with cross-functional partners; report project status to leadership; and coach other project managers.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of construction project management experience
- Experience delivering commercial office interiors or similar fit-out projects
- Track record of delivering large-scale construction projects on schedule
- Experience managing general contractors and subcontractors
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
- Understanding of leases and design and construction negotiation
- Knowledge of construction means and methods, building systems, permitting, and inspection processes
- Strong project management fundamentals covering scope, schedule, budget, and risk
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
- Willingness to travel to project sites in other US cities
- Willingness to support critical tasks during after-hours or weekend work
- Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar tools
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lead and work on a team
- Ability to self-manage and complete projects
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to make data-driven recommendations
- Experience delivering projects in occupied or operational spaces with minimal disruption
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit
- Knowledge of MEP systems, sustainability or LEED practices, or low-voltage and data infrastructure coordination
- PMP or comparable construction or project management certification
Responsibilities
- Own construction projects from concept through closeout
- Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and business cases
- Drive procurement and the full RFP process
- Oversee design processes and stakeholder approvals
- Build and maintain project schedules
- Manage project budgets, change orders, invoices, and cost controls
- Manage contracts, permitting, inspections, and external approvals
- Conduct site visits and monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance
- Manage punch lists, documentation, warranties, and handover
- Report project status to leadership
- Coordinate cross-functional partners and people moves
- Coach other project managers and develop repeatable processes
Benefits
- Private medical, vision and dental insurance
- Travel medical insurance
- Group pension scheme
- Group life assurance and income protection schemes
- Paid parental leave
- Parking and commuter benefits
- Discretionary bonus eligibility
- HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
- Employer-paid group term life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Wellness programs