Junior Construction Field Manager

What you will do

As part of an integrated multidisciplinary team working from design through completion, you will be responsible to:
• 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   

Those who change the world don’t just make recommendations- they make decisions and act on them. This is what we do at Ecosystem.