Senior Project Manager Public Construction North Jersey

Bloomfield, New Jersey Permanent USD108,000 - USD132,000 per year View Job Description
This North Jersey-based General Contractor and Construction Manager is a recognized leader in the regional construction market with a diverse portfolio spanning public and private sector projects. Due to an internal promotion, the company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile, technically complex institutional project while serving as a key client-facing representative throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead a marquee, large-scale institutional construction project
  • Join one of New Jersey's most established and stable construction organizations

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Design-Build General Contractor with a decades-long history of successful project delivery throughout New Jersey. The company is known for its exceptional employee retention, collaborative culture, and balanced portfolio of institutional, healthcare, commercial, and technically challenging construction projects.

With a strong reputation for promoting from within and investing in its people, the firm continues to experience steady growth while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere and long-term stability.

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will:

  • Lead a large-scale institutional construction project from preconstruction through closeout
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and project stakeholders
  • Provide leadership to project teams including Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and reporting processes
  • Administer owner contracts, subcontracts, and procurement activities
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
  • Coordinate design, engineering, and construction efforts to ensure project success
  • Lead project meetings and effectively communicate progress, risks, and solutions
  • Monitor project financial performance and maintain budget objectives
  • Identify and proactively mitigate project risks
  • Oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Control initiatives
  • Ensure successful project turnover, closeout, and client satisfaction

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 Senior Project Manager should have:

  • Experience managing public construction projects within the property industry.
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate with diverse teams.
  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt to project challenges.



Familiarity with construction management software and tools.The successful Senior Project Manager will have:

  • 10+ years of experience with a General Contractor or Construction Manager
  • Proven experience leading large-scale construction projects valued at $30M+
  • Experience with institutional, higher education, public sector, laboratory, healthcare, or technically complex projects preferred
  • Design-Build experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects from preconstruction through completion
  • Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
  • Experience leading project teams and mentoring junior construction professionals
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
  • Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and project controls
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment
  • Reputation for professionalism, integrity, accountability, and strong work ethic

What's on Offer

The Senior Project Manager will receive:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Cell phone and laptop
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead a signature, high-visibility project
  • Strong organizational stability and consistent project pipeline
  • Collaborative culture with exceptional employee tenure and retention
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of public and private construction projects throughout the region



Contact
Michaela Sullivan
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086447

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Bloomfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michaela Sullivan
Job Reference
JN-082026-7086447
 

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