Project Manager

Keller Foundations, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 6%

Casual dress code

Career development and advancement

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

RECON seeks a Project Manager to oversee earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation construction across the Eastern United States. You will lead field crews, manage safety programs, and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

The role involves frequent travel with initial on-site work in Carteret, New Jersey, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver safe, high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in earthwork/construction with remediation emphasis.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field; mining/remediation experience accepted.
• Proven leadership with budget control and meeting targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient MS Office suite.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera P6 and estimating tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of project execution from planning to closeout.
• Lead field crews and enforce safety programs across sites.
• Direct project control, cost management, procurement, and change orders.
• Ensure progress reporting and KPI dashboards reflect reality.
• Develop forecasts and status reports with schedule and budget.
• Foster client relationships and drive repeat business.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance coaching.
• Prepare and track invoices per contract terms.
• Develop cost estimates from contracts, bids, and specs.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Outlook

Teams

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Company Logo Overview Since 1989, RECON has successfully executed more than 6,000 environmental remediation, geotechnical, and mine reclamation projects across North America.

Backed by a highly skilled team, strong financial resources, and an extensive fleet of specialized equipment, RECON consistently delivers innovative, reliable solutions to complex environmental challenges.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations for earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation construction projects.

This role provides leadership and direct supervision of field crews and heavy equipment operations, ensuring that all earthwork activities including safety protocols are executed efficiently and in compliance with project requirements.

The Project Manager ensures projects within the Eastern Region are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role requires travel throughout the Eastern United States.

Candidates may reside anywhere in the Eastern timezone, provided they are comfortable with and capable of regular travel.

The first several months of employment will be spent on-site in Carteret, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Align RECON's strategic objectives with field-level operations by overseeing all phases of project execution from initial planning and development through mobilization, active construction, and final project closeout.
• Collaborate closely with the Safety team to lead and sustain the implementation of RECON's behavioral health and safety programs, ensuring a culture of safety excellence across all job sites.
• Direct project execution in full compliance with contractual scope and requirements, including responsibilities related to pre-bid planning, proposal development, project startup, contract administration, resource allocation, cost control, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, cash flow management, and change order negotiations.
• Oversee the use of project control systems to ensure accurate daily progress reporting, and compile relevant data to support project status updates, enabling clear and timely communication of on-site performance metrics.
• Utilize Risk Matrices and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards to proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze physical progress and financial performance data to develop accurate, data-driven forecasts, supporting timely and comprehensive performance status reports that include projected completion dates, budget adherence, and overall financial outcomes.
• Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure active engagement, timely payments, and the development of repeat and expanded business opportunities.
• Provide proactive leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and productivity expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, submit, and track invoices in alignment with contractual terms and completed work; monitor payment status and take timely action to resolve outstanding or partial payments.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracted services by analyzing contracts, bid documents, vendor quotes, schematic designs, and technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing earthwork construction projects, with a focus on mine reclamation, soil treatment, soil stabilization, site preparation, and/or environmental remediation.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience in mine reclamation or environmental remediation project management will also be considered.
• Demonstrated history of increasing financial responsibility and supervisory leadership, with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding project goals and performance benchmarks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 scheduling software and cost estimating tools is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accountability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work in active construction settings with regular exposure to dust, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Experience with large-scale earthmoving or heavy civil construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to travel to project sites daily to oversee field operations, conduct site inspections, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match
• Casual dress code and a supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• And much more

Equal Opportunity

RECON is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Keller Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.