Project Manager

This range is provided by The Axel Group, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from The Axel Group, LLC We’re seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager with 5–10+ years of expertise in commercial or multi-family construction. Our client is a well-established and steadily growing general contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects in New Jersey. This role is a pivotal hire, aimed at supporting the company’s continued expansion and success. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading projects from preconstruction through closeout, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and thrives in managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Responsibilities Serve as the primary liaison between clients, design teams, and subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and a professional presence at all times. Partner with the Superintendent and Safety team to implement and enforce the project-specific safety plan; respond promptly to incidents to maintain a safe work environment. Convert cost estimates into detailed construction budgets and manage revisions in collaboration with leadership. Oversee trade buyouts for labor, materials, and equipment, including subcontract drafting, purchase orders, and insurance coordination. Align logistics, phasing, and budget with the overall construction schedule in partnership with the Project Director and Estimating team. Develop, maintain, and track the master project schedule, ensuring on-time or early completion of milestones. Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, procurement tracking, and progress reporting. Track budgets, approve invoices and pay applications, and reconcile project-related expenses. Monitor construction progress, trade performance, and subcontractor/vendor relationships to ensure quality and timeliness. Lead and support field staff, guiding projects from preconstruction through closeout, including punch list completion and final billing. Prepare and present regular project status updates for leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Architectural Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered. 5+ years as a Project Manager or 7–10 years of progressive construction experience. Demonstrated expertise in scheduling, procurement, budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and client management. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills with the ability to guide teams in fast-paced environments. Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, scopes, specifications, and detailed schedules. Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Procore, TimberScan, and Microsoft Office Suite. OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Project Management Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Axel Group, LLC by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Project Manager jobs in Bergen County, NJ . Woodcliff Lake, NJ $150,000.00-$175,000.00 3 days ago Sr. Project Manager - Corporate Functions - Remote Hackensack, NJ $100,000.00-$110,000.00 1 day ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $55.00-$60.00 2 days ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $55,000.00-$75,000.00 4 days ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $54.00-$56.00 4 days ago Elmwood Park, NJ $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Montvale, NJ $90,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago Park Ridge, NJ $130,000.00-$170,000.00 1 month ago Ridgefield, NJ $90,000.00-$110,000.00 4 days ago Paramus, NJ $190,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $54.00-$60.00 3 days ago Sr. Project Manager with Legacy ERP - Remote Mahwah, NJ $90,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Englewood Cliffs, NJ $50.00-$56.00 2 days ago Teaneck, NJ $95,000.00-$120,000.00 4 days ago Englewood, NJ $100,000.00-$120,000.00 6 days ago Northvale, NJ $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 days ago Project Equipment Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services Ramsey, NJ $120,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago Hackensack, NJ $130,000.00-$145,000.00 5 days ago Elmwood Park, NJ $125,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Elmwood Park, NJ $83,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr