NJ Construction Manager

ADP, Inc.

New Brunswick (NJ)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-provided life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Tri-State Energy (TSE) is seeking a New Jersey Construction Manager to lead multi-million dollar lighting and HVAC retrofit projects across NJ. You will oversee contractor networks, safety programs and energy efficiency initiatives from inception through closeout and commissioning.

The role requires residence in New Jersey, strong experience in energy projects, and proven leadership of field teams, safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

5+ years of commercial construction experience, with HVAC, lighting retrofits and energy management.
Knowledge of NJ clean energy incentives and utility rebate frameworks.
Extensive safety expertise including OSHA standards and safety committee leadership.

Responsibilities

Direct lifecycle of large lighting, mechanical, HVAC retrofit projects across New Jersey.
Manage site logistics, equipment lifts, sequencing and commissioning for performance.
Oversee submittals, schedules, budgets using Excel, SharePoint, CRM, and Procore.
Resolve technical and field challenges to maintain timelines and quality.

Skills

5+ Years Commercial Construction

Energy Program Management

Safety Accreditation

Tools

Procore

Excel

SharePoint

HubSpot CRM

Job description

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NJ Construction Manager

HR New Brunswick, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1023

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Company History

Tri-State Energy (TSE) is a 40-year client-focused energy solutions provider committed to delivering engineering-driven strategies that improve facility performance, reduce operational and maintenance costs, and provide long-term reliable solutions by seamlessly combining technical engineering with project implementation. We focus on providing energy engineering and MEP contracting support for facility optimization and decarbonization initiatives.

The New Jersey Construction Manager serves as a core operational leader at Tri-State Energy (TSE) directing complex, multi-faceted mechanical and commercial energy efficiency projects from inception through closeout and commissioning. This role is responsible for overseeing multi-million-dollar lighting and HVAC retrofits, managing strategic contractor networks, enforcing high-level safety compliance, and driving energy program implementations across commercial, industrial and institutional facilities. The candidate must reside in New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Mechanical Operations

Direct the complete lifecycle of large-scale lighting system upgrades, mechanical installations, HVAC retrofits, and integrated Building Management System (BMS) implementations across New Jersey facilities.
Oversee site logistics, major equipment lifts, mechanical sequencing, and rigorous system commissioning to guarantee full operational performance and energy model compliance.
Drive project workflows, submittals, schedules, and budgets, leveraging tools such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, CRM’s and Procore for seamless tracking and cross-functional visibility.
Resolve technical, structural, and field engineering challenges promptly to maintain project timelines and deliverable quality.

2. Partner & Contractor Management

Manage and cultivate strategic relationships across a network of 30+ subcontractors, engineering firms, and vendor partners.
Proactively identify and recruit prospective mechanical and electrical contractor partners. Conduct interviews, manage seamless onboarding, and lead training to ensure partner success and compliance.
Direct contractor selection, scope definition, bidding workflows, procurement, and ongoing field performance evaluations.
Establish standard operating procedures and onboarding pathways for new subcontractors to align contractor performance with TSE standards.
Lead follow-up and escalation protocols for audit and proposal workflows to ensure project timelines remain on schedule.

3. Safety Leadership & Compliance

Serve as active member of the TSE Safety Council.
Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive safety protocols, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and OSHA compliance standards across all active job sites and contractor networks.
Lead network-wide subcontractor compliance initiatives, tracking and verifying ISN safety ratings and PSE&G qualification standards.
Conduct regular Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) field audits and safety inspections to mitigate risk, maintain zero-incident environments, and ensure regulatory alignment.
Educate and hold third-party contractors and internal teams accountable to TSE’s strict environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines.

4. Energy Program Execution & Utility Administration

Lead project development, scope verification, and technical execution for clean energy and utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs.
Coordinate technical audits, facility energy assessments, and incentive documentation required for program approvals and maximize utility rebate realization.
Partner with facility owners, municipal leaders, and utility representatives to facilitate final closeout reviews and utility incentive distributions.

5. Team Leadership, Mentorship & Process Optimization

Supervise and mentor assistant project managers, guiding their development in project controls, closeouts and site operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional sales teams to provide technical guidance, resolve prospect objections and drive deal closings.
Structure and lead internship rotations, providing hands-on learning modules across site visits, QA/QC testing and procurement.
Continuously refine internal operational processes, project tracking mechanisms, and communication channels between field teams, executive management, and external stakeholders.
Serve as an integral member of the management team, driving relationships throughout our vast network of subcontractors and utility partners.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

Experience & Technical Expertise

5+ Years of Commercial Construction Industry Experience: Demonstrated expertise in commercial HVAC systems, lighting retrofits, hydronic/air distribution, controls, and energy management technology.
Energy Program Management: Knowledge of New Jersey clean energy incentives, utility rebate frameworks, and commercial project closeout standards.
Safety Accreditation: Extensive experience in field safety, OSHA standards, hazard mitigation, and safety committee leadership.

Software & Technical Skills

Project Management Tools:Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and presentation software (Excel / Power Point), SharePoint, CRM’s (HubSpot) and construction management software (Procore) for pipeline management, reporting, and contractor databases.
Operations: Deep familiarity with technical submittals, construction sequencing, RFP/RFQ development, line-item budgeting, and field commissioning.
Strategic leadership with a strong focus on team mentorship, cross-departmental coordination, and contractor accountability.
Superior communication skills tailored to executive briefings, municipal client presentations, and job-site trade leadership.

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, grasp, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; talk and hear; use repetitive motions.
The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The employee must have visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading and visual inspections of site plans.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to the following work environment:

The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
The employee is subject to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, mechanical and electrical rooms, rooftop, moving vehicles, and electric current.

Diversity

TSE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. TSE prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. TSE makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

TSE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. TSE is a drug-free workplace.

Screening

TSE makes offers of employment contingent upon (1) successful completion of a routine background investigation and reference check, (2) drug testing, and (3) Act 34 Child Abuse clearance.

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