Public Building Construction Project Manager, Owner's Representative

Legacy Construction Management, Inc. is a New Jersey-based construction management firm specializing in public sector work, primarily K-12 school construction and municipal building projects across Essex, Somerset, Passaic, and Union Counties. We serve as Owner's Representatives, embedded on-site with our clients to protect their interests from groundbreaking through closeout. Our team operates with a direct, hands‑on approach, and every Project Manager we hire carries real responsibility from day one. The Role We are hiring multiple full-time, on-site Project Managers to serve as Owner's Representatives on active public building construction projects. Each PM is assigned to a single client and functions as that client's primary point of contact with the construction team, the architect, and all project stakeholders. This is a field‑based role. You will be on-site daily, observing work in progress, enforcing contract compliance, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget. You will not be managing from an office. Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities Observe contractor work daily to verify compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications Serve as the Owner's on-site representative in all project meetings, including OAC meetings, progress meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings Facilitate communication between the Owner, architect, engineer of record, general contractor, and subcontractors Review submittals, RFIs, and change order requests for completeness and contract compliance, and coordinate timely review by the architect Maintain organized and current project records, including meeting minutes, correspondence logs, inspection reports, and punchlist documentation Track project schedule and budget against baseline; identify deviations early and elevate with supporting documentation Provide regular written progress reports to the Owner and Legacy principals Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities through project closeout Qualifications Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture preferred; candidates without a degree but with substantial equivalent field experience as a Construction Project Manager will be considered 10 years of project management experience on public building construction projects with contract values of $15 million or more preferred Direct experience with general construction and HVAC systems strongly preferred Proficiency with MS Office; experience with project management software is a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage relationships with owners, design professionals, and contractors simultaneously Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction documents, track submittals and RFIs, and manage change order documentation Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required Compensation and Benefits Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience Health insurance Paid time off Legacy Construction Management is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Legacy Construction Management, Inc.