Construction Management

What are Construction Management Services?

Construction Management Services involve coordinating all aspects of a construction project—from pre-construction planning and permitting to logistics, compliance, and final DOB sign-off. In NYC, these services are essential for navigating complex agency requirements, scheduling trades, and delivering quality work on time and within regulatory scope.

What are Construction Management Services?

Construction Management Services involve coordinating all phases of a construction project in accordance with NYC agency requirements. This includes pre-construction planning, permit oversight, site logistics, contractor coordination, inspection scheduling, and final sign-off. These services are essential for navigating New York City’s building regulations and administrative processes.

When is construction management applicable ?

Construction management is applicable when a project involves:

• Multiple trades or subcontractors working under different permits

• Occupied buildings or tenant protection coordination

• Jobs requiring phased approvals, scaffolding, or sidewalk sheds

• Large-scale renovations, full-gut projects, or FISP repair work

• Work subject to DOB inspections and sign-offs across multiple disciplines

What agencies or filings may a construction manager coordinate with?

Construction managers in NYC interact with:

• DOB (Department of Buildings): Permits, inspections, sign-offs, plan approvals

• FDNY (Fire Department): Standpipe testing, alarm inspections, fire protection filings

• DOT (Transportation): Street closure permits, curb cuts, construction fencing

• HPD (Housing): Tenant Protection Plans and housing compliance for occupied buildings

• DEP (Environmental Protection): Noise control, asbestos abatement, utility tie-ins

• OATH (Trials & Hearings): Violation response and Stop Work Order rescission processes

Why is construction management used in New York City?

Construction in NYC involves regulatory oversight from multiple agencies. Permit sequencing, job site access, and inspection requirements are governed by zoning, building code, and safety regulations. Construction management is used to track filings, coordinate inspections, oversee contractor activity, and manage logistics within the constraints of NYC’s construction laws.

What makes construction management specific to NYC?

NYC construction projects involve phased work types, sidewalk sheds, after-hours variances, tenant safety protocols, and site safety classifications. Construction managers coordinate with licensed professionals to maintain agency filings, verify site documentation, and schedule DOB and FDNY inspections. Failure to meet city documentation or safety requirements can lead to fines, violations, or work stoppages.

Over the years, Post & Lintel has supported projects involving:

• Pre-construction scheduling and phasing planning

• Construction sequencing and logistics coordination

• Permit tracking and agency coordination support (DOB, FDNY, DOT)

• Contractor and subcontractor coordination

• Material logistics and site protection planning

• Construction progress coordination and reporting

• Coordination meetings and stakeholder communication

• Violation and Stop Work Order response coordination

• Change order review and scope coordination

• Punch list coordination and closeout support

• Final inspection scheduling coordination

• Sign-off and closeout documentation tracking