Construction Project Manager

Ironstate; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO 20 days per year

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Free parking

Job summary

Ironstate Properties in Hoboken, NJ, seeks an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead renovation and development projects across lobbies, amenities, roof decks, and facades in residential and hotel portfolios. The role emphasizes timely delivery within budget and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years PM experience or 5–10 years in site supervision/carpentry, plus a relevant engineering or construction management degree. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering, construction management or related field.
• Experience as construction project manager or senior site supervision.
• Knowledge of construction procedures, materials and PM principles.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine project specs.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors for profitable outcomes.
• Obtain permits and licenses from authorities.
• Plan resources (manpower, equipment, materials) within budget.
• Schedule operations and intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Acquire equipment/materials and manage lead times.
• Hire contractors and staff; allocate responsibilities.
• Supervise labor and provide guidance as needed.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and report issues.

Skills

Construction project mgmt

Written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

BS/BA in engineering or construction management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ironstate Properties is a leading residential real estate developer and luxury apartment rental manager in Northern New Jersey. Our commitment to excellence and passion for innovation drive us to set ambitious goals and exceed expectations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager (Full-Time role) to oversee a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. This position involves organizing the renovation of building lobbies and amenities as well as roof decks and facades in our residential and hotel portfolio. You will be responsible for supervising construction procedures to ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner. The ideal candidate must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals from different disciplines to achieve the desired result. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time according to requirements and without exceeding the budget.

Salary range: $100K - $110K/Year

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the projects
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met
• Acquire equipment and material and monitor lead times to achieve schedule.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities
• Supervise the work of laborers, mechanics etc. and give them guidance when needed
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience as construction project manager or over 5-10 years of site supervisor/carpenter experience
• BS/BA in engineering, construction management or relevant field experience
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Pro-active, strategic, collaborative, and creative thinker.
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial and fast paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot design and construction issues that arise during design and execution.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Project.

US Work Authorization is required.

Employee Benefits (upon eligibility):

• 401(k) with company match
• 20 PTO days annually, which includes vacation and sick time (pro-ration based on hire date).
• Company-paid holidays - enjoy time off with family and friends
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental Benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid basic group Life and AD&D insurance + Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Access to tax-advantaged accounts
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning
• Employee referral incentives for successful hires

Plus additional perks:

• Prime office location - just a 5-minute walk to Hoboken bus/train station
• Free parking - convenient for commuting

NOTE: The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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