Construction Manager II/III

Job Title – Construction Manager II / III – Holmdel Renovation Project

Location - Holmdel, NJ - Onsite

Contract- Long term of contract role • Full Time • Contract-to-Hire Potential

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager II (4–7 years) or Construction Manager III (7+ years) to lead a major renovation project in Holmdel, NJ. The ideal candidate brings strong field oversight capability, contractor coordination experience, and a proven commitment to safety. This role is onsite and requires daily engagement with project stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

- Ensure all personnel on site follow established safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.

- Conduct regular site audits, including safety, plans, and specifications compliance.

- Enforce environmental compliance across the job site.

- Participate in daily job briefs with the general contractor.

Construction Oversight

- Verify that general contractors build and install according to approved designs.

- Monitor day‐to‐day construction progress and address delays, emergencies, or issues that arise.

- Coordinate activities and resource levels across general contractors and subcontractors.

- Review and analyze construction schedules, monitor critical path activities, and identify potential delays.

Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare daily and weekly progress reports.

- Capture and document major construction milestones with photos and written summaries.

- Develop, review, and maintain project documentation, including programming documents, scopes, specifications, project plans, contracts, bid packages, BOMs, and requisitions.

- Lead and document weekly construction meetings.

- Prepare status reports covering scope, budget, schedule, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance & Technical Review

- Identify quality requirements and oversee the project’s quality assurance program.

- Review and approve contractor‐provided procedures when required.

- Review Method of Procedures (MOPs), submittals, RFIs, and pay applications.

- Interpret and explain design, engineering, or construction documents.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Act as a liaison between contractors, the design team, and building management.

- Engage internal and external project stakeholders including architects, engineers, IT, security, general contractors, and specialty trades.

Close‐Out & Commissioning

- Ensure project close‐out activities, punch lists, and lessons‐learned reviews are completed.

- Support commissioning efforts and track scope gaps as needed.

Other Responsibilities

- Assist with value engineering evaluations and recommendations.

- Support additional project management duties as assigned.

- Work outside regular business hours as required.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical).

- Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering, finance, construction, project controls, or project organization.

- Experience reading, interpreting, and understanding architectural, mechanical, electrical, or structural drawings.

- Strong project management capability with the ability to manage and control multiple tasks.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

- Strong team orientation and ability to work cross‐functionally.

- Positive attitude and proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications

- PMP certification (not required but a plus).

- Experience with MS Project, scheduling, or resource planning tools.

- AutoCAD experience.

- Detailed project controls experience.