Senior Project Manager

We're seeking a driven and experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fast-growing general contractor in Madison, NJ. This is a unique opportunity to lead complex projects in urban or occupied settings while building your own team from the ground up.

Client Details

Our client is an up-and-coming general contractor headquartered in Madison, NJ. They are quickly gaining recognition for their thoughtful approach to building in complex environments such as healthcare, education, and residential sectors. With a focus on logistical excellence and flexibility, they offer a rare ground-floor leadership opportunity with long-term growth, visibility, and equity potential.

Description

• Project Management: Oversee and execute construction projects from precon through closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality standards are met.

• Team Leadership: Lead communication and coordination with owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.

• Occupied Spaces: Navigate and manage complex occupied environments-working around active hospitals, schools, or urban dwellings.

• Mentorship and Development: Build and manage internal teams as the company grows, with an eye on mentorship and leadership development.

• Subcontractor Relationships: Leverage your local NJ subcontractor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and dependable execution.

• Project Ownership: Take full ownership of your projects with autonomy, including determining your work location and team structure.

Profile

• A true Senior Project Manager with 8+ years of experience, ideally in complex urban or occupied site projects (e.g., hospitals, schools, residential renovations).

• Someone who thrives in dynamic, high-touch environments-not someone who spent two years in a cornfield building a spec apartment.

• Proven track record leading ground-up and renovation projects in city or high-density areas.

• Experience with reputable general contractors and looking to escape stagnation for a more entrepreneurial setting.

• Strong network of subcontractors in the NJ area is essential.

• Confident, autonomous, and ready to grow into a leadership role as the company expands.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary: up to $180K (based on experience)

• Equity opportunity: Fractional ownership offered after 1 year of service

• Retirement: 401(k) contributions through profit sharing

• PTO: 20 paid vacation days + 10 paid holidays

• Health coverage: Monthly health insurance reimbursement

• Optional benefits: Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Flexibility: No fixed office or site-complete autonomy in how you manage and deliver results

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.