Senior Project Manager

GFT; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Tax-deferred 401(k)

Paid-time-off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in New Jersey. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead large-scale construction projects for life sciences and industrial manufacturing.

You will be the primary point of contact, driving collaboration and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. You will oversee estimating, scheduling, and managing complex components, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in life sciences, industrial or food & beverage industries.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects in regulated environments.
• Act as the primary liaison between GFT, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Respond to client RFPs and prepare proposals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and our internal quality requirements.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Construction Services team in New Jersey. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead large scale construction projects for life sciences and industrial manufacturing. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Senior Project Manager,you’lllead and manage the completion of complex construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders, driving collaboration and excellence throughout the project lifecycle

You will need to have experience in estimating, scheduling, and overseeing structural, architectural, and MEP components of complex construction projects up to $50 million.

• Oversee all phases of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects in regulated environments.
• Act as the primary liaison between GFT, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Respond to client RFPs and prepare proposals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and our internal quality requirements.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and team members.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction project management, preferably in life sciences, industrial or food & beverage industries.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Expertise in project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements is a plus.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is$180,000 - $220,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:

East Brunswick, NJ

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.