Project Manager

Ketchum & Walton Co; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ketchum & Walton Co in Secaucus, NJ is seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager to lead turnkey construction projects. You will coordinate submittals, conduct site visits, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure safe, compliant execution across active sites.

You’ll work with sales, vendors, and field teams, prepare documentation, track milestones, and support invoicing and pre-sale scoping. A proactive, organized communicator who thrives in structured environments will fit this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a General Contractor.
• Proficiency with BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals with sales, vendors, and customers.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and on-site coordination.
• Oversee submittal approvals before material release and manage material purchasing and deliveries.
• Schedule and coordinate internal teams and external labor partners for turnkey projects.
• Track project timelines, material lead times, and manpower availability to optimize scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate change orders between field teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of punchlist items and completion of project closeout documentation.
• Quality Control on installations and deliverables to customers.
• Support invoicing efforts to ensure prompt billing upon project milestones or completion.
• Assist sales staff with estimating and project scoping during the pre-sale phase.
• Ensure projects are invoiced at the appropriate time.
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols across all active job sites.
• Local travel to job sites: 20-30%
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

BlueBeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Procore

PlanGrid

Primavera P6

Job description

Description

What we need: Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical, and self-motivated professional who thrives in structured environments, values process and accuracy, and takes pride in delivering predictable, high-quality results. The Project Manager must be able to work independently while remaining an integral part of a collaborative team, ensuring project success through clear documentation, risk management, and disciplined follow-through.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittals (product data, shop drawings, engineering) with sales, vendors, and customers.
• Conduct site visits for field measurements and on-site coordination.
• Oversee submittal approvals before material release and manage material purchasing and deliveries.
• Schedule and coordinate internal teams and external labor partners for turnkey projects.
• Track project timelines, material lead times, and manpower availability to optimize scheduling.
• Manage and coordinate change orders between field teams, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure timely resolution of punchlist items and completion of project closeout documentation.
• Quality Control on installations and deliverables to customers.
• Support invoicing efforts to ensure prompt billing upon project milestones or completion.
• Assist sales staff with estimating and project scoping during the pre-sale phase.
• Ensure projects are invoiced at the appropriate time.
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols across all active job sites.
• Local travel to job sites: 20-30%
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you need: Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred; 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally with a General Contractor.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in BlueBeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, MS Project, PlanGrid, Primavera P6).
• Technical Competence: Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications; solid understanding of construction project workflows.
• Highly motivated, determined, target driven

Key Strengths:

• Knowledge Retention: Quickly absorbs and retains critical project information for effective decision-making.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy and thoroughness across all tasks and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying issues and delivering practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys technical information to both internal teams and external clients.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Builds trust through responsiveness and tailored support.
• Time Management: Manages priorities and deadlines efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-Oriented with Ownership Mentality: Works collaboratively while taking initiative and responsibility for outcomes.

Reports to: Director of Project Management and local Director of Sales

Status: Full-Time, onsite

Job Class: Exempt