Project Manager - Concrete

Meister Concrete, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Meister Concrete, LLC is seeking an experienced Concrete Project Manager to oversee commercial and multi-family structural concrete projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate will lead cast-in-place work including foundations, slabs, walls, rebar, embeds, and formwork while coordinating with general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and field crews.

The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, safety, and meticulous project documentation across NJ, NY, and CT, with travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in commercial concrete construction.
• Strong knowledge of cast-in-place concrete construction including foundations, slabs, walls, rebar, and formwork.
• Experience coordinating with general contractors, engineers, and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts and schedules.
• Proficiency in budgeting, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites throughout NJ, NY, and CT.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and residential concrete projects from award to completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and schedules to understand scope and risks.
• Coordinate startup, mobilization, manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and track budgets, billing, change orders, POs, and costs to completion.
• Plan daily/weekly activities with superintendents and foremen for productivity.
• Attend meetings and communicate with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Identify delays and scope changes; prepare notices and change orders as needed.
• Coordinate concrete mix designs, testing, reinforcing steel, embeds, formwork and pumps.
• Monitor schedules and develop recovery plans when needed.
• Review invoices from subcontractors/suppliers and ensure costs stay within budget.
• Submit monthly billing, SV updates, change logs, and project reports.
• Maintain complete project documentation (RFIs, submittals, photos, daily reports, closeout docs).
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents and standards.
• Support project closeout, punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Foundation ERP

ProjectHQ

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Location: Fairview, NJ or Brewster, NY / Projects throughout NJ, NY, and CT

Job Type: Full-Time

Meister Concrete, LLC is seeking an experienced and highly organized Concrete Project Manager to oversee commercial and multi‑family structural concrete projects from preconstruction through closeout. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing cast‑in‑place concrete work, including foundations, slabs, elevated decks, walls, reinforcing steel, embeds, formwork, and coordination with general contractors, engineers, suppliers, and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple commercial and residential concrete projects from contract award through final completion.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, addenda, and project schedules to understand scope, risks, exclusions, and project requirements.
• Coordinate project startup, mobilization, manpower, material deliveries, equipment, concrete placements, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and track project budgets, cost reports, billing, change orders, purchase orders, and projected costs to completion.
• Work closely with superintendents and foremen to plan daily and weekly work activities, manpower needs, sequencing, and productivity.
• Attend project meetings and maintain clear communication with general contractors, owners, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Identify delays, design conflicts, site conditions, missing information, and scope changes; prepare notices and change order requests as needed.
• Coordinate concrete mix designs, testing, inspections, reinforcing steel, embeds, formwork, concrete pumps, and other project materials.
• Monitor project schedules and help develop recovery plans when work is delayed or resequenced.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices, track material quantities, and ensure costs remain within budget.
• Prepare and submit monthly billing, schedule of values updates, change order logs, and project reports.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting notes, correspondence, photos, daily reports, and closeout documents.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract documents, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Support project closeout, punch list work, final billing, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in commercial concrete construction, structural concrete, or related construction trades.
• Strong knowledge of cast‑in‑place concrete construction, including foundations, slabs, walls, elevated decks, rebar, formwork, embeds, and concrete placement operations.
• Experience working on commercial, multi‑family, institutional, or high‑rise construction projects preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost tracking, billing, change orders, and project financial management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and field teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with construction management software is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Foundation ERP, ProjectHQ, or similar construction software.
• Experience managing union and non‑union concrete crews.
• Familiarity with AIA billing, schedule of values, subcontract agreements, and public works requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunity for growth within a rapidly expanding concrete construction company.

Meister Concrete, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values a professional, team‑oriented, safety‑focused work environment.