Project Manager - NJ

SumCo Eco-Contracting; Jackson (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Group life insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

SumCo Eco-Contracting is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil/site and environmental restoration projects. You will partner with Team Lead, Project Engineers and field crews to drive safety, quality and efficiency, while managing budgets and schedules.

You will split time between office and field, travel regionally, and serve as the main client contact at the project level, reporting progress and risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Environmental or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in construction and/or environmental restoration, including project management.
• Civil/site construction experience preferred.
• Strong business acumen in project planning, budgeting and management.
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites throughout New England.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project performance, including safety, quality, budget and schedule.
• Support Project Engineers, Superintendents and field crews so projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Work with the team to monitor budget, schedule and resources, and address issues as they come up.
• Review plans, specifications and permit requirements, and make sure the work complies with them.
• Oversee job cost tracking, invoicing and change orders.
• Travel to job sites throughout New England.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients at the project level.
• Update clients, stakeholders and the project team on progress, issues and risks.
• Support the Team Lead in estimating and bidding, including scope, schedule and risk reviews.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks.
• Support procurement of materials, equipment and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Client communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Environmental or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Procurement software

Job description

The Project Manager supports the Team Lead, Project Engineers, Superintendents and field crews to complete civil/site and environmental restoration projects safely and efficiently. You're responsible for overall project performance and are the primary face of the company to clients at the project level. You'll work with your team to manage budget, schedule and resources, and you'll support the Team Lead with estimating and procurement. You'll split your time between the office and the field.

Essential Duties:

• Own overall project performance, including safety, quality, budget and schedule
• Support Project Engineers, Superintendents and field crews so projects are completed safely and efficiently
• Work with the team to monitor budget, schedule and resources, and address issues as they come up
• Review plans, specifications and permit requirements, and make sure the work complies with them
• Oversee job cost tracking, invoicing and change orders
• Travel to job sites throughout New England
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients at the project level
• Update clients, stakeholders and the project team on progress, issues and risks
• Support the Team Lead in estimating and bidding, including scope, schedule and risk reviews
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Support procurement of materials, equipment and subcontractors

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Environmental or Civil Engineering preferred
• [5+] years of experience in construction and/or environmental restoration, including project management
• Civil/site construction experience preferred
• Strong business acumen in project planning, budgeting and management
• Strong verbal, written and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites throughout New England

Benefits: Immediate eligibility for all benefits upon hire

• Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield), 50% employer-paid
• Dental insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield), 100% employer-paid
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% of wages
• 15 days of paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Group life insurance

Profit sharing: Share in the success of your projects through a generous profit-sharing program tied to Project Team results.

Work environment: The role combines office work with time in the field, where you'll coordinate with crews, subcontractors and clients. We work in all types of weather, as long as conditions are safe.