Senior Project Manager – Real Estate Dev (NJ, AI-Driven)

PHNX Development Partners; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Additional paid time off from December 24 through January 1

Job summary

A New Jersey-based real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project lifecycles from feasibility through completion. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of construction experience, particularly within New Jersey, and possesses strong financial acumen and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating design teams, and ensuring compliance throughout the project phases. This is a long-term role, working closely with supportive leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a competitive compensation package including bonuses and health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of ground-up development or construction experience.
• New Jersey project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen (budgets, cost control, basic pro forma awareness).
• Demonstrated leadership across internal and external teams.
• Ability to operate independently and make clear decisions without handholding.
• Comfort working within structured, tech- and AI-enabled project management systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from feasibility through CO.
• Oversee entitlements, subdivision, site planning, engineering coordination, and municipal approvals.
• Coordinate design teams and modular manufacturing deliverables.
• Manage bidding, subcontractor negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive project budgets, cash flow, cost reporting, and monthly forecasts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and critical paths.
• Administer RFIs, pay applications, compliance processes, and construction documents.
• Provide clear field-office coordination in partnership with the Construction Manager.
• Collaborate with the VP of Construction on constructability and sequencing.
• Represent the company in all external communications with municipalities and partners.

Job description

A New Jersey-based real estate development firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project lifecycles from feasibility through completion. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of construction experience, particularly within New Jersey, and possesses strong financial acumen and leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating design teams, and ensuring compliance throughout the project phases. This is a long-term role, working closely with supportive leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a competitive compensation package including bonuses and health benefits.