Project Manager - Building Construction

MCR Services, Inc.; Merchantville (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Services, Inc. seeks a Construction Project Manager to plan, direct, and budget complex building projects across commercial sectors. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, and coordination with architects, clients, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, strict adherence to safety standards, and clear communication with senior management and field teams. A strong background in civil engineering or construction management is required.

Qualifications

• A four-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Schedule the project in logical steps, budget time required to meet deadlines and maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines and timelines
• Determine labor requirements, participate in the selection of project participants and dispatch workers to construction sites
• Identify the elements of project design that may be likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Accountable for project accounting and control. Manage costs of time and materials.
• Provide scheduled progress reports to senior management
• Provide technical direction to on-site employees and subcontractors
• Implement effective means of communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various project participants
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Ensure full compliance with quality standards, follow established safety rules and regulations, and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

MCR Services, Inc. has completed a wide variety of projects along the Eastern Seaboard from Virginia to Maine, which includes residential sub-divisions, schools, distribution centers, supermarkets, strip malls, retail fit-outs, commercial free-standing buildings, office buildings, hotel complexes and much more. Our mission, as an industry leader in the creation of commercial and retail facilities, is to provide the best quality of services to our clients through superior workmanship, dedication, commitment and meticulous attention to detail, ultimately delivering complete satisfaction. Our work ethics and values are the foundation to our success and we pledge to continue providing paramount services to our clients.

Job Description

Position summary: Plan, direct, coordinate, and/or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the project in logical steps, budget time required to meet deadlines and maintain strict adherence to budgetary guidelines and timelines
• Determine labor requirements, participate in the selection of project participants and dispatch workers to construction sites
• Identify the elements of project design that may be likely to give rise to disputes and claims
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
• Accountable for project accounting and control. Manage costs of time and materials.
• Provide scheduled progress reports to senior management
• Provide technical direction to on-site employees and subcontractors
• Implement effective means of communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts among the various project participants
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
• Ensure full compliance with quality standards, follow established safety rules and regulations, and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A four-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• A minimum of 10 years work experience in construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of construction legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.