On-Site Project Manager

Michael Page US; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development company in New Jersey is seeking a Project Manager and Superintendent with a strong background in interior commercial projects. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for growth within a successful firm known for its project delivery. Ideal candidates will have 5-10 years of construction experience and be hands-on leaders.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of construction experience focused on interior commercial projects.
• Experience managing smaller-scale projects preferred.
• Highly organized and dependable with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as both Project Manager and Superintendent on-site.
• Manage trades and subcontractors for projects up to $20M.
• Ensure timelines, quality, and budget are consistently met.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Schedule Management

Documentation

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Job description

• Stable project pipeline
• Opportunity for growth

About Our Client

This privately held developer has over 40 years of proven success and is regarded as one of the most respected and well-capitalized firms in the state. With over hundreds of millions of dollars of work awarded in the past year alone, they maintain strong financial backing due to their flawless track record in project delivery. Current projects include multiple high-end interior fit-outs in North New Jersey, including spaces for well-known corporate clients.

Job Description

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  Project Ownership: Act as both Project Manager and Superintendent on-site, taking full day-to-day control of the construction process.
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  Team Leadership: Manage all trades and subcontractors throughout interior fit-out projects valued up to $20M.
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  Schedule Management: Collaborate with a Senior PM and report project progress and performance regularly.
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  Documentation: During pre-construction: distribute drawings to a pre-selected sub list, collect and level bids, and write scopes and contracts.
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  Quality Control: Oversee the project through to completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and budget are consistently met.
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  Safety Compliance: Maintain a consistent on-site presence and ensure safety, coordination, and productivity.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

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  5-10 years of construction experience, ideally with a focus on interior commercial projects.
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  Has managed full scopes of smaller-scale projects rather than large mega-projects.
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  Comes from a construction management background and is comfortable running point in the field.
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  Highly organized, independent, and comfortable interacting with trades, clients, and senior management.
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  A related degree (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, etc.) is a plus, but not a requirement.
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  More important than credentials is someone who is hands-on, dependable, and gets the job done.

What's on Offer

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  Competitive Base Salary: Up to $130K (depending on experience)
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  Annual Bonus: Performance-based
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  Healthcare: Full coverage-comprehensive and employer-covered
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  Retirement: 401(k) plan
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  Paid Time Off: 3 weeks PTO to start