Project Manager - Residential

Leiner & kika Möbelhandelsges.m.b.H.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russo Development is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential multi-family wood-frame projects in Jersey City, New Jersey. The role involves ensuring project goals are met, managing budgets, and leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a BS Degree in Construction Management or Engineering and have 7-10 years of project management experience in similar developments. Strong teamwork and civil engineering skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience working as a Project Manager.
• Experience with multi-family wood-frame development projects.
• Strong Civil Engineering background required.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership and accountability.
• Review all design documents and project requirements.
• Manage bidding and procurement processes.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering background

Microsoft Project

Procore

Teamwork

Education

BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Equal

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

At Russo Development and Russo Property Management, we build more than properties - we build inspiration and purpose. As a privately held, family‑owned company with over 50 years of success, our legacy includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey.

Our team is guided by our core CARES values - Character, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service - which shape how we work, lead, and serve.

In 2023, Russo Property Management was proud to be named the Top Management Company for Market Rate Apartments by the New Jersey Apartment Association.

If you’re passionate about quality, community, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

Russo Development is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the building process of one of our residential multi‑family, wood‑frame projects. The individual selected for this position will work onsite to ensure short and long term project goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership and project outcome accountability
• Review all design documents and become proficient in all trade disciplines and requirements in order to execute the project to a high-quality standard on time and in keeping with historical costs
• Ensure all monthly AIA and associated compliance documentation processes are managed and tracked properly. Work with administrative project management team members to track, shepherd and be the first line approver of all subcontractors monthly AIA invoices and associated compliance documents including but not limited to:
• Monthly Subcontractor AIA’s – Ensuring they are received on time for review and approval and are billing in line with work‑in‑place
• Prime Subcontractor Partial & Final Lien waivers – Ensuring they are received on time and review values and logic prior to sign‑off
• 2nd‑Tier tracking matrices – where applicable review list of 2nd‑Tier vendors, contract values & paid‑to‑date
• 2nd‑Tier lien waivers – where applicable review all 2nd‑Tier vendor lien waivers for compliance
• Manage stored material documentation including location, photos & insurance
• Ensure timely follow up on all missing documents in accordance with the monthly billing schedule
• Manage bidding and procurement processes including bid list development, take‑offs and estimating, bid solicitation and leveling, descope meeting management and all other communication and tracking through to contractor award recommendation to Russo Leadership. Once subcontractor is awarded, review and negotiate contracts, work with Legal on terms and conditions & prepare scopes of work for all individual trades
• Prepare and manage budgets from procurement through construction and final close‑out including consistent management of all anticipated cost forecasting to project completion
• Overall change management including soliciting and/or receiving change requests from subcontractors and vendors, first line entitlement review and overall cost analysis prior to Russo leadership recommendation. Ensure Procore records are maintained and kept current for all change events
• Review design documentation and shepherd value engineering solutions for cost reduction or to mitigate cost overruns
• Oversee construction superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors
• Oversee the permitting process. Keep and update permit log as well as digital copies of all permits
• Responsible for creating and tracking project schedule, including two‑week look‑aheads
• Manage construction administration processes including RFI’s, field changes & submittal/shop drawing tracking, distribution and review. Work with design consultants in timely responses and navigating solutions
• Review subcontractor COI for coverage limits and coverage period and request updates as required to maintain appropriate coverage throughout the project cycle. The initial COI will be requested by the Purchasing Agent
• Communicate project status including critical path risks & opportunities to leadership and ownership as required
• Conducting project startup and weekly subcontractor meetings. Keep and distribute minutes from same
• Procure and track long lead items to avoid delays
• Oversee all field staff, in collaboration with Site Superintendent
• Prepare closeout binder for turnover to the property management team
• Approve time sheets of all third‑party inspectors and hourly subcontractors
• Ensure on‑site compliance with safety and quality standards by conducting walkthroughs and collaborating with superintendents

Requirements

• BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Equal
• 7–10 years of experience working as a Project Manager
• Possess a strong Civil Engineering background
• Experience with multi‑family wood‑frame development projects
• Capable of leveling bids and providing submittals to A&E
• Experience with preparing scopes of work for individual trades
• Experience with Concrete footings and foundations
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Project and Procore
• Work well within a team

Russo Development / Russo Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.