Construction Project Manager

Jerseydigs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction management company seeks a Construction Project Manager for their Life Sciences client in New Jersey. This role involves overseeing projects from start to finish, including capital planning, execution, and client interaction. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience. Strong project management and risk mitigation skills are essential. Competitive salary between $130,000 and $150,000, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401(K). Onsite presence required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in project management.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices.
• Ability to read architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop capital plans for Facilities projects.
• Interact directly with project site leads.
• Track project progress and report status.

Skills

Project management

Risk identification

Client interaction

Portfolio management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

About the Role:

As a Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to a dedicated Life Sciences client account in Central NJ including sites at Raritan, Somerset and Titusville NJ to help achieve the client company’s strategic business objectives.

This is not a remote role and does require onsite presence.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

Develop capital plans for various Facilities projects for all stages and be responsible for portfolio management and project execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Interact directly with the client’s site lead to manage and lead all projects including preparing all elements of the project, including the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.

Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.

Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.

Direct the project delivery team by providing mentorship and direction to achieve goals.

Build action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.

Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own your job subject area and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

Work within broad guidelines and policies and explain difficult or sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least 5 years of proven experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.

General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.

Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

Interpersonal skills with a sophisticated inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $150,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.