Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager to join a growing carpentry firm that has over $25 million in backlog work!

This role oversees multiple interior construction and commercial fit-out projects from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. The Construction Project Manager coordinates closely with clients, designers, subcontractors, and vendors, while maintaining detailed control over schedules, budgets, documentation, and on-site activities. The position combines hands-on construction knowledge with strong project management, communication, and client service skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple interior construction and commercial fit-out projects simultaneously, typically ranging from $100,000 to $1 million and involving approximately 5–12 active projects at a time.
• Oversee all phases of interior construction projects, including planning, scheduling, execution, and closeout, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Coordinate daily with clients, designers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project goals, scope, and expectations remain aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules and budgets, tracking progress and costs to ensure projects remain on schedule and within financial targets.
• Prepare, review, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), Change Orders, and Submittals, ensuring all documentation is accurate, timely, and properly communicated.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, verify workmanship and quality, and ensure compliance with safety requirements and applicable building codes.
• Identify potential project risks, issues, or delays early, and implement effective mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Ensure all necessary materials, equipment, and resources are procured and delivered on schedule, coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to avoid delays.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, providing clear and regular updates to stakeholders on status, milestones, risks, and next steps.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, providing a high level of customer service and acting as a primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to guide construction activities and verify that work aligns with design intent.
• Manage and track change orders, ensuring scope changes are documented, priced, approved, and incorporated into project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors performing carpentry, millwork, drywall, painting, framing, and flooring work, ensuring quality and productivity.
• Handle a high volume of projects and tasks concurrently, prioritizing effectively and following up consistently on bids, schedules, and open items.
• Communicate clearly and professionally via phone, email, and in-person meetings, demonstrating strong follow-up and relationship-building skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in interior renovation and commercial fit-out projects.
• Familiarity with carpentry, millwork, drywall, painting, framing, and flooring from a field or subcontractor perspective.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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