Project Manager

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

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in Jersey City is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams and ensure the overall success of complex interior, high-end commercial construction projects.

You will set priorities, monitor progress, coordinate with estimating, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate with clients to deliver quality results on time. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and the ability to read plans; OSHA and scaffolding certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in interior, high-end commercial general contracting.
• Proven record managing complex projects in occupied spaces.
• Strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition.
• Ability to read commercial construction plans and specifications.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with Estimating to formulate award schedule during pre-construction.
• Review project documents, drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work, and construction schedule.
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick-off meetings with key participants.
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports and budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings with project team members and clients to ensure coordination.
• Forecast and track labor, managerial and material costs to complete a project.
• Perform project status reviews by monitoring schedule, logs and open items.
• Monitor scope changes affecting budget and schedule; negotiate changes in fee as appropriate.
• Manage project budget, minimize expenses, and provide finance reporting.
• Ensure invoicing is timely and receivables monitored; manage subcontractor pay schedule.
• Ensure certificates of insurance meet requirements prior to mobilization.
• Ensure punchlist completion and Department of Buildings sign-off.
• Organize and deliver project close-out / As-Built documents.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Reading construction plans

Budgeting & cost tracking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Timberline

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long‑term success.

Job Summary

The Project Manager is a key figure of the project team, responsible for the overall success of a project. The incumbent must possess excellent leadership skills, as well as be able to successfully set, observe and re‑evaluate project priorities frequently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the efforts of all project activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with Estimating Department to formulate award schedule for trades during pre‑construction.
• Acquire a thorough understanding of project requirements and objectives; review all project documents, including drawings, specifications, contracts, scope of work, and construction schedule.
• Coordinate and facilitate both internal and building kick‑off meeting with all key participants.
• Prepare and issue project documents including progress reports, detailed project schedule updates, and financial/budget updates.
• Initiate periodic meetings and other forms of communication with project team members and/or client as appropriate, to acquaint them with unresolved problems and to ensure an adequate degree of coordination as needed between disciplines.
• Forecast and track the amount of labor, managerial and material costs necessary to complete a project.
• Perform project status reviews by monitoring project schedule, submittal/RFI logs and open items
• Monitor project scope for changes affecting budget and/or schedule; identifies cause, advises client, and negotiates changes in fee as appropriate.
• Manage project budget, minimize, and track expenses; provide finance reporting as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, monitor receivables for project as well as subcontractor pay schedule.
• Ensure subcontractors provide certificates of insurance that meet contractual requirements prior to mobilization.
• Ensure punchlist completion and Department of Buildings sign off.
• Organize and deliver project close‑out/As‑Built documents.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience, preferably in interior, high‑end commercial general contracting
• Must have a proven record of managing complex projects in occupied spaces
• Must have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certification is a plus but not required
• 4-Hour Supported Scaffold User Certification is a plus but not required

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Procore (preferred but not required), and Timberline (preferred but not required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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