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Project Manager - Federal/Public Construction

Scotch Plains, New Jersey Permanent USD100,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with experience delivering federal and public-sector construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, traveling to project sites, and taking ownership of projects from the field through completion.
  • Stable project pipeline
  • Strong growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing general contractor specializing in federal and public-sector construction projects ranging from approximately $500K to $10M. Headquartered in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, they have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work throughout the Tri-State area and continue to expand into new markets across the country. With a consistent pipeline of awarded and negotiated work, the company offers long-term career growth and the opportunity to play a key role in their continued expansion.

Job Description

  • Project Management: Manage federal and public-sector construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Team Leadership: Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and owners to ensure project milestones are achieved.
  • Schedule Management: Oversee project schedules, budgets, procurement, documentation, and reporting.
  • Safety Compliance: Perform field supervision responsibilities when required, including daily site management, safety oversight, quality control, and subcontractor coordination.
  • Documentation: Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation.
  • Quality Control: Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.



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

  • 3+ years of Project Management, Assistant Project Management, or Superintendent experience within the federal, municipal, public, or government construction sector.
  • Experience managing projects valued between $500K and $10M preferred.
  • Comfortable working both in the office and in the field.
  • Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and project documentation.
  • Experience with government contracting requirements, public-sector procurement, or federally funded projects is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout the Tri-State area and other regions of the United States for extended project assignments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary: up to 145K (depending on experience)
  • All project-related travel, lodging, and associated expenses fully covered.
  • Comprehensive health and benefits package.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Significant career growth with a rapidly expanding contractor.
  • Stable backlog of work with projects throughout the Northeast and emerging markets nationwide.
Contact
Andrew Hollander
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7134845

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Scotch Plains
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrew Hollander
Job Reference
JN-102026-7134845
 

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