Commercial Construction Project Manager- Newark, NJ

Newark, New York Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong retail construction background to lead interior fit-out and ground-up projects across the Newark, NJ market. This individual will take ownership of projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing both estimating and scheduling while serving as the primary point of contact.
  • competitive salary
  • strong project pipeline

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established general contractor specializing in retail construction, with a strong pipeline of interior fit-out and ground-up projects throughout the region. Their portfolio includes major retail brands, with a particular focus on banking and financial institution projects, as well as other high-end retail environments.

Job Description

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including 1-2 ground-up builds (~$5M) and several smaller interior fit-outs ($1M-$5M)
  • Serve as the lead point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle
  • Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules and budgets
  • Lead project estimating efforts, working alongside the estimating department while maintaining full ownership of project financials
  • Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders, and subcontractor coordination
  • Utilize Procore to manage project documentation, reporting, and communication
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure project progress, quality, and safety standards are met
  • Drive projects to successful completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and client expectations are achieved



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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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commercial Construction Project Manager should have:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction, with a heavy emphasis on retail projects (MUST HAVE)
  • Strong experience managing retail interior fit-outs, ideally within banking/financial environments
  • Proven ability to run ground-up projects up to ~$5M and manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Procore experience is preferred
  • Ability to independently estimate and schedule projects
  • Strong understanding of construction documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and cost control
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage clients and subcontractors effectively
  • Self-starter who can take full ownership of projects and operate with minimal oversight

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $125,000
  • Opportunity to lead a diverse mix of retail and ground-up projects
  • High level of autonomy with full project ownership
  • Strong pipeline of consistent work across the region
  • Collaborative team environment with support from an internal estimating department



If you are a motivated professional seeking to advance your career in the construction industry in Newark, NJ, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lauren Cavanagh
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7029971

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Newark
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Cavanagh
Job Reference
JN-062026-7029971