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Public Construction - Site Project Manager- Northeast Travel

South Plainfield, New Jersey Permanent USD80,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Traveling Project Manager to oversee public-sector, federally funded, and government construction projects throughout the Northeast, managing projects from site mobilization through closeout. This is a hands-on, site-based role requiring extensive travel and the ability to function as both a Project Manager and on-site Superintendent while maintaining client relationships, project schedules, reporting, and overall project execution.
  • Strong project pipeline
  • Growth opportunity

About Our Client

Our client is a growing and well-respected general contractor headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, specializing in public, federal, institutional, and government-funded construction projects across the Northeast. With a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently, they partner with government agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, and public organizations to complete essential infrastructure and building projects.

Job Description

  • Manage public, federal, municipal, and government-funded construction projects throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
  • Serve as the primary on-site leader, overseeing daily field operations and acting as the Superintendent when required.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze project schedules utilizing industry-standard scheduling software.
  • Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
  • Conduct client meetings and maintain strong relationships with government officials, owner's representatives, architects, and engineers.
  • Monitor project budgets, costs, procurement activities, and project forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, federal guidelines, prevailing wage regulations, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
  • Lead project team communications while providing regular updates to company leadership regarding schedule, budgets, risks, and project status.
  • Travel to project sites throughout the Northeast and remain onsite for assignments ranging from 3 to 6 months at a time, returning home on weekends.



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

A successful 'Public Project Manager- Travel Required' should have:

  • 3-5+ years of Project Management experience within commercial, public-sector, institutional, federal, or government-funded construction.
  • Experience managing projects for agencies such as municipalities, public schools, higher education institutions, military facilities, transportation authorities, or federal agencies.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the Northeast region.
  • Strong field leadership skills with the capability to act as both a Project Manager and Superintendent on active job sites.
  • Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, construction schedules, and project financials.
  • Excellent client-facing communication skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with public-sector stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, government procurement processes, and public contracting procedures is highly preferred.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary of $85,000 - $125,000, depending on experience.
  • Company-paid travel accommodations and project-related expenses.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful public and government-funded projects throughout the Northeast.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of federal, municipal, institutional, and infrastructure projects.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Stable backlog of work with a financially strong and growing contractor.
  • Home every weekend while working on regional travel assignments.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Cavanagh
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141964

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Site Manager
Industry
Property
Where
South Plainfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Cavanagh
Job Reference
JN-112026-7141964
 

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