Project Manager - Real Estate & Capital Projects

Weehawken, New Jersey Permanent USD170,000 - USD185,000 per year View Job Description
As a Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of complex capital improvement and tenant fit-out projects across a diverse commercial and multifamily portfolio. You will act as the primary liaison between ownership, design teams, and contractors to ensure every square foot meets elite operational and aesthetic standards.
  • Lead high-profile Class A renovations in major U.S. gateway markets.
  • Join a vertically integrated firm with a massive $20B+ asset portfolio.

About Our Client

Our client is a premier, nationwide property services firm and a dedicated affiliate of a global real estate investment leader. They manage over 60 million square feet of premium office, residential, and industrial space, focusing on high-touch hospitality and industry-leading sustainability practices. They are known for transforming traditional real estate into tech-enabled, ESG-certified environments that define the modern workplace.

Job Description

  • Project Oversight: Manage multiple concurrent capital projects, including lobby repositioning, amenity upgrades, and structural retrofits from inception to close-out.
  • Financial Stewardship: Develop detailed project budgets, manage RFPs, negotiate vendor contracts, and maintain strict oversight of a multi-million dollar annual capital plan.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Lead weekly construction meetings and provide transparent reporting to the investment management team regarding timelines and risk mitigation.
  • Sustainability Integration: Implement green building initiatives and energy-efficient technologies in alignment with LEED and WELL certification goals.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all site activities adhere to local building codes, safety regulations, and the firm's rigorous "Sustainable Foundations" checklist.

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.

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

  • Experience: 5-8 years in commercial construction management, architecture, or owner's representation.
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management (PMP or LEED AP credentials are a significant plus).
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level skill in project management software (Procore, MS Project) and a deep understanding of AIA contract documents.
  • Communication: An articulate leader who can translate complex technical challenges into clear executive summaries for ownership.
  • Mindset: An entrepreneurial "problem-solver" who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses an uncompromising eye for detail.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: Top-tier base salary with a performance-based bonus structure aligned with investment milestones.
  • Growth Trajectory: Direct exposure to senior investment leadership and a clear path toward Portfolio Project Management.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage, 401(k) matching, and a robust professional development allowance.
  • Work Environment: A collaborative, "hospitality-first" culture located in a state-of-the-art Class A office suite.
Contact
AJ Harris
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6960686

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Weehawken
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
AJ Harris
Job Reference
JN-032026-6960686