Superintendent - New Jersey Commercial

Michael Page; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading Design-Build firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced construction Project Manager. This hybrid role involves leading commercial and luxury residential builds while managing site operations, project documentation, and financial oversight. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of New Jersey building codes, and exceptional communication skills. A competitive salary of up to $130,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in ground-up commercial construction.
• Proven track record of managing site safety and project management.
• Strong understanding of New Jersey building codes and network of subcontractors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with trades and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and documentation accurately.
• Develop and update detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor budgets, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Liaise with architects, engineers, and inspectors to address technical issues.
• Coordinate delivery of materials to prevent downtime.

Skills

Ground-up commercial construction

Site safety management

Project administration

Schedule management

Financial oversight

Communication with trades

Knowledge of New Jersey building codes

Job description

This unique hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead premier ground-up commercial and luxury residential builds across New Jersey. You will maintain full site authority while managing the critical administrative and financial milestones of each project.

Our client is a premier New Jersey-based Design-Build firm specializing in high-end custom residential and diverse commercial sectors, including childcare, medical, and retail. With over four decades of excellence, they are known for navigating complex municipal approvals and delivering sophisticated, ground‑up projects through a hands‑on, family‑oriented leadership style.

Description

• On‑Site Leadership: Direct all daily field operations, ensuring subcontractors adhere to safety protocols, quality standards, and the master schedule.
• Project Administration: Manage RFI processes, submittals, and change orders while maintaining accurate project logs and documentation.
• Schedule Management: Develop and update detailed project schedules (Gantt charts) to ensure timely delivery of multi‑million dollar developments.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, review subcontractor invoices, and identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for architects, engineers, and municipal inspectors to resolve technical bottlenecks.
• Procurement: Coordinate the delivery and staging of long‑lead materials to prevent site downtime.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a player‑coach who is as comfortable in steel‑toed boots as they are behind a laptop. You should possess:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in ground‑up commercial construction.
• Versatility: A proven track record of managing site safety while simultaneously handling the paperwork side of project management.
• Local Knowledge: A strong understanding of New Jersey building codes and a reliable network of regional subcontractors.
• Communication: The ability to communicate firmly with trades while providing professional, high‑level updates to ownership.

Job Offer

• Competitive annual salary range up to $130,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the construction industry.
• A collaborative and professional work environment.