Construction Manager

PACO Group, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and employer matching

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

PACO Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the Surface Alignment package on a major regional transportation project. You will supervise field operations, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while managing budgets.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years’ infrastructure experience, a Civil Engineering background, and familiarity with NEPA and public-sector projects. NJ/NYC area experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in field with large infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• EIT/PE certification preferred; ability to obtain PE is advantageous.
• Experience in NEPA, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing federally funded projects and public sector initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all construction activities and contractor coordination.
• Administer SSMP, enforce safety protocols, and report incidents.
• Ensure work meets specs, obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee inspections, QA/QC processes, and testing services.
• Manage site logistics, utilities, maintenance, and building procedures.
• Maintain Integrated Master Schedule, track milestones, and manage budget.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual project reports on safety, quality, and progress.
• Lead change control and document control for baselines.
• Mentor Resident Engineers, field engineers, and inspectors.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Construction Management

Field Operations

Safety Compliance

Budget & Scheduling

Multidisciplinary Teams

Regulatory Compliance

NEPA Knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE preferred

CMAA certification preferred

Tools

Geotechnical software

LPILE

GROUP

FB-MultiPier

Slope-W

Seep-W

DeepEx

Plaxis

Settle3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a minimum of 10 years in the field to oversee the Surface Alignment package for a major regional transportation infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising all aspects of field operations, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards, and maintaining project schedules and budgets on this major infrastructure initiative.

Role Accountabilities

• Construction Oversight &Field Management:
• Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor oversight and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), ensuring compliance with safety protocols, thorough incident reporting, and implementation of proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Guarantee that all construction work meets technical specifications, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee special inspections, testing services, and comprehensive quality assurance processes.
• Manage site logistics, including utility coordination, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and compliance with building management procedures.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Oversee schedule management functions, including maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule, milestone tracking, and timely completion of all construction phases.
• Lead cost and budget management activities such as forecasting, monitoring cash flow, and supporting requisition and invoicing processes.
• Prepare detailed project reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis encompassing safety, quality, environmental, financial, and milestone progress.
• Maintain rigorous change control procedures for schedule and budget baselines, ensuring proper versioning and historical documentation.
• Supervise and mentor construction management personnel, including Resident Engineers, field engineers, and Quality Inspectors.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications, lead meetings, and ensure effective documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with design, procurement, and technical teams to resolve construction challenges, implement design modifications, and integrate project packages.
• Manage interface coordination across various project segments, leading regular meetings and resolving any interface-related issues.

Compliance & Quality Management

• Ensure strict compliance with NEPA, permitting requirements, and other applicable environmental and regulatory standards.
• Oversee execution of the Quality Management Plan (QMP), including management of special inspection agencies and quality control programs.
• Lead risk management initiatives, maintain risk registers, facilitate analyses, and support contingency planning activities.
• Provide technical assessments regarding changes to project scope, schedule, and cost, and manage negotiation strategies and responses to claims and change orders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the Construction Management Team in meetings with regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, and external partners.
• Support government affairs, outreach programs, and communications initiatives as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation construction projects.
• Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
• The candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications
• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with adequate course work in geotechnical engineering to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of geotechnical engineering principles, soil and rock mechanics and testing, and construction methods (a Master's degree in geotechnical engineering is preferred) or CMAA certification in Construction Management
• 8+ years of related heavy civil work experience preferably in northern New Jersey/NYC area
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification (a Professional Engineer registration in State of New Jersey and/or ability to obtain PE registration is preferred)
• Familiarity with commercially available geotechnical programs for design of deep and shallow foundations, support of excavation systems and slope stability such as LPILE, GROUP, FB-MultiPier, Slope-W, Seep-W, DeepEx, Plaxis, Settle3D, etc.
• Familiarity with commonly used geotechnical manuals and publications
• Familiarity with AASHTO,NJDOT and Amtrak Standards
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing federally funded projects and public sector construction initiatives.
• Knowledge of asset management, testing protocols, QC/QA on a DB contract, and best practices in field engineering.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex field operations.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including NEPA, permitting, and safety standards.
• Advanced expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk assessment.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, special inspections, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Compensation

Good-faith compensation rate range is around $70-$80per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, technical expertise, and client requirements.

• 401(k) and 401(k)Employer Matching.
• Health Insurance.
• Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Professional Development Assistance.

EEO Diversity Statement

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff.

Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce- a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels