Project Manager

The Axel Group, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in New Jersey is seeking a Project Manager to oversee commercial and multi-family construction projects. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of experience and strong skills in project management, budget control, and team leadership. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor relationships to ensure successful project delivery. Competitive salary range offered at $130,000 - $150,000 annually, with full-time employment and potential benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Project Manager or 7–10 years of experience in the construction field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and detailed schedules.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Oversee trade buyouts for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and track the master project schedule.
• Monitor construction progress and trade performance.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This range is provided by The Axel Group, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from The Axel Group, LLC

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager with 5–10+ years of expertise in commercial or multi-family construction. Our client is a well-established and steadily growing general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects in New Jersey. This role is a pivotal hire, aimed at supporting the company’s continued expansion and success.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading projects from preconstruction through closeout, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, design teams, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and a professional presence at all times.
• Partner with the Superintendent and Safety team to implement and enforce the project-specific safety plan; respond promptly to incidents to maintain a safe work environment.
• Convert cost estimates into detailed construction budgets and manage revisions in collaboration with leadership.
• Oversee trade buyouts for labor, materials, and equipment, including subcontract drafting, purchase orders, and insurance coordination.
• Align logistics, phasing, and budget with the overall construction schedule in partnership with the Project Director and Estimating team.
• Develop, maintain, and track the master project schedule, ensuring on-time or early completion of milestones.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, procurement tracking, and progress reporting.
• Track budgets, approve invoices and pay applications, and reconcile project-related expenses.
• Monitor construction progress, trade performance, and subcontractor/vendor relationships to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Lead and support field staff, guiding projects from preconstruction through closeout, including punch list completion and final billing.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates for leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Architectural Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager or 7–10 years of progressive construction experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in scheduling, procurement, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and client management.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to guide teams in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, scopes, specifications, and detailed schedules.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, TimberScan, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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