Construction Project Manager - Lead Schedules, Budgets & Safety

Brandsafway; Moonachie (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

BrandSafway is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead construction projects from planning through completion, overseeing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and stakeholder communications to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong client and team relationships.

The role requires on-site work with extensive coordination across owners, architects, engineers, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, education, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, scheduling, contracts, building codes, and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office.
• OSHA 30 certification, CCM, or LEED accreditation is a plus.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work in active construction environments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects, including planning, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope requirements.
• Coordinate activities among owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule.
• Track project costs, review invoices and change orders, and forecast financial performance.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
• Address project risks, delays, and field issues in a timely manner.
• Promote and enforce a strong culture of job site safety.
• Manage subcontractor agreements and maintain strong client, consultant, and vendor relationships.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Oversee project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout packages.
• Ensure work meets design specifications, quality standards, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, punch-list completion, and project turnover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

BrandSafway is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead construction projects from planning through completion, overseeing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and stakeholder communications to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality. The ideal candidate will manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong client and team relationships.

The role requires on-site work with extensive coordination across owners, architects, engineers, and vendors.