Project Manager - Public Construction (South Jersey)

Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support and help grow our Public Sector Division. This position will primarily focus on New Jersey public works and public sector construction projects; however, the selected candidate may also assist with commercial construction projects as needed, including retail, medical, industrial, flex space, tenant fit-outs, renovations, and ground-up construction.

Client Details

Company is a well-established and growing General Contractor with a strong presence across New Jersey, particularly in public sector and commercial construction. They deliver a diverse portfolio of projects including school construction, municipal work, healthcare, retail, industrial, and tenant fit-outs, and are actively expanding their Public Sector Division due to increased project demand.

Description

• Project Management: Manage projects from award through closeout, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget

• Schedule Management: Oversee project budgets, schedules, procurement processes, subcontractor coordination, and client communication

• Documentation: Administer project documentation including RFIs, submittals, ASIs, change orders, meeting minutes, and closeout packages

• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with NJ Public Works requirements, including prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting

• Team Leadership: Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with internal teams and executive leadership

• Quality Control: Identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks, delays, and field issues proactively

Profile

• Minimum 5+ years of Project Management experience with a General Contractor

• Proven experience managing New Jersey public works/public sector construction projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • Prevailing wage requirements
  • Certified payroll reporting
  • Public bidding and contract administration
• • Experience managing projects from preconstruction through closeout
• • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, and Excel
• • Valid driver's license required

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary: up to 165K (based on experience)

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance + fuel card

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Clear long-term career progression within a growing division

• Exposure to a diverse and expanding project portfolio across public and commercial sectors

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.