Project Manager

GH Engage; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage, partnering with a well-established Tri-State General Contractor, seeks an experienced Project Manager to own a ground-up high-rise residential project in New Jersey. You will collaborate with Executive Leadership, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants and ownership teams to drive successful project execution.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of construction management with a GC background, strong NJ/Tri-State operations knowledge, and proven ability to lead both office and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction management experience.
• GC background required.
• Strong knowledge of NJ/Tri-State operations and logistics.
• Ability to lead both office and field teams.
• Proficiency with scheduling and cost reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Budgeting, forecasting, cost control & buyout ownership.
• Manage CPM schedules, sequencing & two-week look-aheads.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, coordination & performance.
• Lead Project Engineers, APMs & field teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders & client reporting.
• Oversee safety, quality control & compliance.
• Client-facing leadership throughout project phases.

Skills

Construction management

GC background

Scheduling software

Cost reporting

Team leadership

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established Tri-State General Contractor with a family-led, developer-builder approach and a strong track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential developments throughout the region.

With a growing pipeline of work concentrated in Hudson County, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a ground-up high-rise residential project.

This role is ideal for a hands-on builder from a GC background with 5-10 years of experience managing ground-up residential projects.

The successful candidate will act as the operational lead on the project, working closely with Executive Leadership, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and ownership teams to drive successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full lifecycle project delivery from preconstruction through closeout
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cost control & buyout processes
• Management of CPM schedules, sequencing & two-week look-aheads
• Oversight of subcontractor procurement, coordination & performance
• Leadership of Project Engineers, APMs & field teams
• Management of RFIs, submittals, change orders & client reporting
• Oversight of safety, quality control & compliance standards
• Client-facing leadership throughout all project phases
• Close coordination with field operations to maintain schedule and productivity

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of construction management experience
• GC background required
• Strong understanding of NJ/Tri-State construction operations and logistics
• Ability to lead both office and field teams effectively
• Proficiency with scheduling, cost reporting & construction management software
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

What's on offer:

• Pipeline of ground-up residential projects in New Jersey
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Family-led business with a stable leadership team and strong regional reputation
• Collaborative, hands-on company culture
• Opportunity to play a key role in complex urban developments