Lead Construction Inspection Manager - NJ Transit

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Competitive compensation

Leadership development

Job summary

GPI is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Construction Inspection to lead and expand our construction inspection and management practice throughout Central and Northern New Jersey. You will oversee high-profile transportation projects, manage project teams, and develop client relationships from award through completion.

As an employee-owned firm, GPI emphasizes collaboration, growth, and delivering high-quality, safe infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection or construction management.
• Experience managing NJDOT, county, municipal, or other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
• NICET Certification, EIT, or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proven ability to deliver projects with high quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction inspection and management assignments for roadway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Mentor Resident Engineers, construction inspectors, and field staff for project success.
• Serve as primary client contact for NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector stakeholders.
• Direct project planning, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and overall performance.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, regulatory standards, and safety protocols.
• Review daily inspection reports, project documentation, contractor schedules, and change orders.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, utilities, and agencies to resolve issues.
• Support business development through client engagement, proposals, interviews, and growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to expand CM services throughout New Jersey.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Project management

Education

NICET Certification or EIT or PE license

Job description

GPI is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Construction Inspection to lead and expand our construction inspection and management practice throughout Central and Northern New Jersey. You will oversee high-profile transportation projects, manage project teams, and develop client relationships from award through completion.

As an employee-owned firm, GPI emphasizes collaboration, growth, and delivering high-quality, safe infrastructure.