Project Manager - Reconstruction

Jombine; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in the Tri-State area is seeking a Reconstruction Project Manager to oversee multiple complex restoration projects from estimate to completion. The role focuses on budgets, crews, and profitability across the Carlstadt, NJ and Queens, NY offices.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5+ years in construction project management, with a preference for insurance restoration experience. Senior roles may offer higher compensation and broader responsibilities within this high-demand sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Ideally 3-5 years in insurance restoration.

Responsibilities

• Own reconstruction projects from estimate to completion.
• Lead field crews and coordinate subcontractors across multiple trades.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and profitability for a portfolio of projects.
• Maintain client relationships and manage insurance adjuster expectations.

Job description

Reconstruction Project Manager

Carlstadt, NJ or Queens, NY — Manage complex reconstruction projects from disaster to delivery. Lead teams, own profitability, and restore communities across the Tri-State area.

We're primarily seeking candidates in Northern New Jersey (Carlstadt office) or New York City (Queens office). Strong candidates from across the Tri‑State area will also be considered.

Is This Role Right for You?

Our client is hiring a Reconstruction Project Manager (or Senior Reconstruction Project Manager for the right candidate) — a hands‑on leadership role managing 10-15 active reconstruction projects simultaneously in the insurance restoration space.

This isn't about shuffling paperwork. This is about managing budgets, coordinating crews, hitting margin targets, and restoring properties — for someone who thrives running projects like their own business and gets energized by solving problems on the fly.

The Company The Market The Opportunity A leading restoration and reconstruction company serving the Tri‑State area — decades of experience helping communities recover from floods, fires, and disasters. A recession‑proof, mission‑driven industry. When disaster strikes, you're the person who brings expertise and results to families and businesses in crisis. Join a high‑performing team with immediate project flow, proven systems, and the infrastructure to support you from day one. Run your projects autonomously and get rewarded when you hit your numbers.

THE WHO

About Our Client

Our client is one of the leading restoration and reconstruction companies operating in the Tri‑State area, with strategically located offices serving residential, institutional, and commercial customers. For decades, they've served communities during their darkest hours — floods, fires, mold emergencies — bringing people back to their homes and businesses with care, expertise, and a phoenix‑like commitment to restoration.

They operate offices in Carlstadt, NJ and Queens, NY— serving one of the most demanding and dynamic markets in the country. From flooded basements in Brooklyn to fire‑damaged commercial properties in Hoboken to mold remediation in Manhattan high‑rises, this team handles it all.

The Industry Reality

The restoration industry is recession‑proof, growing, and serves communities during their most vulnerable moments. Floods, fires, mold emergencies — these don't stop during economic downturns. If anything, deferred maintenance and aging housing stock in the Northeast make the need greater.

Imagine a restaurant kitchen fire that closes the business and 50 employees are now temporarily out of work. Or a broken pipe that floods a home and displaces a family. Our client steps in with steadfast service, innovative solutions, and all‑inclusive support to get people back in business.

The Tri‑State Footprint

Carlstadt, NJ and Queens, NY offices— serving residential, commercial, and institutional clients across New Jersey, New York City, and surrounding Tri‑State markets. You'll manage a portfolio of complex reconstruction projects across some of the nation's most challenging and rewarding territories.

THE WHAT

What You'll Be Managing

You will own reconstruction projects from estimate to completion — managing timelines, budgets, crews, subcontractors, client relationships, and profitability. You're the quarterback, problem‑solver, and the person keeping everyone aligned while delivering results that exceed expectations and hit margin targets.

Project Ownership & P&L Team & Subcontractor Leadership Manage 10-15 active reconstruction projects end‑to‑end. Own budgets, schedules, and profitability for your entire portfolio. Lead field crews and coordinate subcontractors across multiple trades. Build relationships and hold people accountable. Client & Adjuster Management Controlled Chaos Navigation Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and insurance adjusters. Build trust and manage expectations through every phase. Navigate change orders, scope creep, supply chain issues, crew challenges, and weather delays. Find solutions that keep projects moving.

MUST HAVES

What This Role Demands

We're looking for construction project management veterans with 3-5+ years of experience managing multi‑trade projects. Ideally, you have 3-5 years of insurance restoration experience— but strong construction fundamentals and the ability to learn are what matter most.

For the right candidate with senior-level experience, we’re open to a Senior Reconstruction Project Manager role with compensation to match. Per our client: "Let's not let salary be a gating factor — we can cross that bridge when we talk to them."