Project Manager

My client is an established and growing commercial drywall and insulation contractor delivering projects across New Jersey and the surrounding market.

The business works closely with leading General Contractors and project partners across commercial construction and is continuing to grow its team. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager who can take ownership of projects and play a key role in their continued development.

The Project Manager will manage commercial construction projects from award and preconstruction through final closeout, taking responsibility for project performance, budgets, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, change orders and client relationships.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is financially aware, commercially minded and comfortable managing multiple projects while working closely with Estimating and Field Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial projects from award through closeout
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes and estimates
• Lead project turnover from Estimating into Operations
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules and procurement
• Track project costs, labor, materials and subcontractor expenses
• Manage subcontractors, vendors and suppliers
• Handle RFIs, submittals, purchase orders and project documentation
• Identify, price, submit and track change orders
• Review project changes and assess cost and schedule impacts
• Coordinate manpower, materials and scheduling with field teams
• Monitor project progress and proactively address potential delays
• Attend meetings with General Contractors, owners, architects and other stakeholders
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and GCs
• Conduct regular jobsite visits
• Work with Accounting on billing, payments and project financials
• Maintain accurate project records in Procore
• Identify and communicate project risks
• Manage punch lists and project closeout
• Support and mentor junior project staff
• Manage multiple active projects and competing deadlines

Ideal Background:

• 5+ years of construction Project Management experience
• Commercial construction or subcontractor experience
• Experience managing projects independently from award through closeout
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and contracts
• Experience with budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and change orders
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, procurement and closeout
• Experience working with General Contractors, subcontractors and field teams
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects independently

Preferred:

• Procore
• Microsoft Excel / Word / Outlook
• PlanSwift or similar estimating/takeoff software
• ERP, CRM or project financial management systems

Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental and vision
• PTO and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match after 1 year
• Long-term career development and progression

If you're an experienced Commercial Drywall Project Manager looking for a new opportunity in New Jersey, message me or give me a call for more information.