Senior Project Manager

About the role

A busy construction company in the Morris County area is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join their growing team. The role provides senior leadership to help drive growth and set standards. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in civil construction, be local to Morris County, and be able to direct projects from early planning through final closeout while maintaining control of cost, schedule, safety, and quality. The position involves close collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and field leadership to deliver complex work efficiently and profitably.

Responsibilities

• Direct civil construction assignments from initial planning and procurement through completion and closeout.
• Build and update project timelines, cost plans, forecasts, and control measures to keep work progressing as expected.
• Oversee project financial results by managing billing, change documentation, job cost tracking, and margin performance.
• Collaborate with owners, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and onsite teams to keep communication clear and decisions timely.
• Examine drawings, technical specifications, contract documents, and defined scopes to confirm project expectations and execution plans.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor engagement, including solicitation, negotiations, contract administration, and performance oversight.
• Anticipate schedule impacts, budget concerns, and scope changes, then implement solutions to reduce project risk.
• Manage project records such as RFIs, submittals, change requests, meeting notes, and closeout documentation.
• Partner with superintendents and field personnel to maintain alignment on production goals, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support estimating, proposal development, and other preconstruction or business growth efforts when needed.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project management experience, with strong preference for professionals who have led civil construction projects.
• Demonstrated success guiding projects from kickoff through final completion.
• Solid knowledge of civil or site construction practices, such as excavation, utilities, concrete, grading, drainage, or infrastructure work.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and other construction-related documents accurately.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills across clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction or project management software platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

This Construction Project Manager role is paying between $100,000 and $150,000 annually depending on experience.