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Construction Project Manager

Actalent · Wrightstown, NJ · Today
On-siteProject Management$105k–$135k/yrFull-time

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead our construction team in a multi-phase residential development. This role involves managing the project from active site utility and infrastructure work through the completion of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments.

About the role

The project includes a pipeline of work spanning nine years, encompassing over 200 single-family homes, a hotel, and a parking pad. Ideal candidates will have experience in infrastructure and vertical construction.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scope of work, solicit bids, and award subcontractor and vendor contracts.
  • Negotiate and execute subcontracts, purchase orders, and service agreements.
  • Review contract scopes, terms, and insurance requirements.
  • Act as the primary point of contact with municipal officials, utility companies, and vendors.
  • Manage building permit applications, approvals, and inspections for all sitework, buildings, code compliance for CO and closings.
  • Develop and maintain master project schedule from site utilities through vertical construction.
  • Manage the on-site construction team including superintendents, foremen, and field staff.
  • Manage subcontractor performance against schedule, scope, quality, and safety standards.
  • Track project budget, committed costs, and cost-to-complete; review and approve pay applications and change orders.
  • Prepare and submit owner draw requisitions with supporting documentation.
  • Qualify and evaluate vendors and subcontractors; maintain an approved list.
  • Issue and track RFIs and submittals; coordinate with civil, structural, MEP, and geotechnical consultants.
  • Maintain project logs, meeting minutes, daily reports, and photo documentation.
  • Manage project closeout including warranties, as-builts, and final inspection report compliance.

Skills

  • 8+ years of construction project management experience with ground-up residential projects.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-phase communities with mixed product types (single-family homes, townhomes, multifamily).
  • Strong working knowledge of site/civil work, wet utilities, and vertical residential construction.
  • Experience managing municipal relationships and navigating local permitting processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret civil, architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and MS Project.

Qualifications

  • Experience with NJ municipal permitting, DCA inspections, and CO processes preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000/yr.

Schedule

This is a permanent, fully onsite position in Wrightstown, NJ.

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