General Construction Project Manager

Our client, a leading Mechanical and Construction company in New Jersey is looking for a General Construction Project Manager to join their team. Based on Rutherford NJ, this role involves the management of public building (schools, court houses, police buildings, libraries etc.) construction/renovation projects.

Due to the nature of the projects this role manages an extensive background check will be required.

Responsibilities:
• Organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed on time.
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Exchange and MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand Architectural & Technical drawings.
• Coordinate all project plans, submittals, RFI’s, shop drawings and all other project related documents.
• Provide owner progress reports with supporting documentation
• Maintain communication between field and office
• Handle several concurrent task with attention and detail
• Ability to write vendor/subcontractor scope of work
• Set-up a workable schedule for job cost control, labor, material, equipment and subcontractors.
• Set-up a pre-planning meeting.
• Work with Estimating Department on all equipment and material buyouts.
• Work with project team to ensure job drawings and change orders are up to date.
• Manage financial aspects of the contract, including but not limited to: financial forecasting, manpower forecasting, job cost tracking, preparing monthly billings…
• Interface with subcontractors, engineers, architect, and owners as required.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, laborers, vendors and subcontractors
Qualifications:
• 5+ years’ Construction Project Management experience.
• Attention to detail, strong organization skills and high level of accuracy
• Ability to anticipate needs/be proactive
• Ability to be flexible in changing environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.

Compensation: $120-130k + Bonus, Benefits