Construction Project Manager - Developer/GC - $150M project

Morristown, New Jersey Permanent USD110,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
A leading national real estate developer and general contractor is seeking an experienced Multifamily Project Manager to support a $150M, 600+ unit ground-up residential project in North Jersey. This role will lead field operations, ensuring schedule, quality, and safety performance, while managing subcontractors and coordinating with key project stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to work on NJ's largest and most high profile projects
  • Lucrative bonus potential

About Our Client

We are a fully integrated national real estate platform, delivering best-in-class multifamily communities across the United States. With a team of more than 1,300 professionals, we operate as a true full-service developer, with in-house expertise spanning investment management, acquisitions, development, construction, and property management. Our vertically integrated structure allows us to execute seamlessly across the entire lifecycle of a project-from sourcing and underwriting opportunities to development, construction, and long-term operations. We currently own, operate, and have under construction a diverse portfolio of apartment communities across 14 states, reflecting a disciplined investment strategy and a commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Job Description

Construction Execution

  • Oversee day-to-day field operations for a large-scale multifamily project from sitework through turnover
  • Coordinate and supervise all onsite subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to specification
  • Drive 3-week lookahead schedules, daily logs, and manpower tracking
  • Ensure sequencing and coordination across trades, including structure, façade/envelope, MEPs, and finishes



Schedule & Production Management

  • Maintain and enforce the project schedule (36-month duration) in coordination with Project Management
  • Identify and proactively mitigate schedule risks or delays
  • Lead weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and internal field huddles



Quality Control

  • Enforce company quality standards across all phases of construction
  • Coordinate inspections, punchlists, and turnover procedures
  • Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and local building codes



Safety & Compliance

  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture on site
  • Enforce OSHA standards and company safety protocols
  • Participate in safety meetings, audits, and reporting



Stakeholder Coordination

  • Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and ownership teams
  • Interface with local municipalities, inspectors, and third-party consultants
  • Support owner/client walkthroughs and progress reporting



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

Required

  • 8+ years of construction experience, with at least 5+ years as a Project Manager on ground-up projects
  • Proven experience delivering multifamily projects (200+ units preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of full building lifecycle including sitework, structure, building envelope, and interiors
  • Experience managing large, ground up projects ($50M+)
  • Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
  • Proficiency with scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and field reporting tools (Procore, PlanGrid, etc.)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills



Preferred

  • Experience on 400+ unit or podium/high-rise multifamily developments
  • North Jersey / NYC market experience (union trade familiarity a plus)
  • Background with national GC or large regional builder
  • OSHA 30 certification

What's on Offer

  • Base salary ranging from $120,000 to $170,000
  • 20% annual performance-based bonus structure
  • $600/month vehicle allowance + project-related travel support
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
  • 3% 401k match regardless of employee construction



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brittany Gaddess
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069426

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Morristown
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brittany Gaddess
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069426
 

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