Lead Project Manager - High-End Commercial Construction

JRM Construction Management; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams and drive successful delivery of interior and commercial construction projects. You will set priorities, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of PM experience, strong client relations, and the ability to read plans and specifications. This role emphasizes collaboration, budgeting, and clear communication across all project phases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PM experience in construction
• Experience managing projects in occupied spaces
• Strong client relations and collaborative disposition
• Ability to read commercial construction plans & specifications
• OSHA 10 certification is a plus
• Scaffold User certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project activities and personnel
• Coordinate with Estimating to formulate award schedule for trades during pre-construction
• Review project documents, drawings, specs, contracts, scope of work, and schedule
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and client kick-off meetings
• Prepare and issue progress reports, detailed schedules, and budget updates
• Initiate periodic meetings to coordinate with project team and client
• Forecast and track labor, management, and material costs
• Monitor project schedule and open items
• Manage budget and expenses; provide financial reporting
• Ensure timely invoicing and receivables; subcontractor pay scheduling
• Ensure COIs before mobilization
• Organize close-out/As-Built documents

Skills

3+ years experience

Client relations

Leadership

Reading plans & specs

Occupied spaces experience

OSHA 10

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Timberline

Job description

JRM Construction Management is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams and drive successful delivery of interior and commercial construction projects. You will set priorities, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of PM experience, strong client relations, and the ability to read plans and specifications. This role emphasizes collaboration, budgeting, and clear communication across all project phases.