Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Manager – Lead Premier Commercial Interior Renovations

Job Overview:

• Company: Design Alternatives
• Salary/Pay Rate: $120,000 - $140,000 Base + Up to 22.5% Performance Bonus.
• Location: Holmdel, NJ.
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: 3-4 days on jobsites; 1-2 days per week in-office.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle.

The Opportunity

You will serve as the company’s primary authority on construction mobilization and execution, transforming approved scopes into predictable on-site outcomes. This role empowers you to run multiple high-end projects "quietly" while mentoring superintendents and scaling field operations for a firm with a 35-year legacy. You will bridge the gap between design intent and physical reality, ensuring every project meets our rigorous standards for quality and safety.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Direct construction mobilization and execution internals to ensure project plans transition seamlessly into high-quality field results.
• Develop and manage complex production schedules and look-ahead plans to identify constraints and maintain predictable progress.
• Coordinate diverse subcontractors across all trades to ensure optimal staffing levels and rapid resolution of on-site logistical conflicts.
• Enforce strict safety and quality standards through diligent inspections and the leadership of field superintendents.
• Oversee the daily reporting discipline and documentation quality to provide the leadership team with clear visibility into jobsite status.
• Execute punch list completion and closeout protocols to deliver clean turnovers and maintain predictable completion cycles.
• Partner with Project Success Managers to align real-world field conditions with internal project commitments and client expectations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 7–12+ years of progressive construction experience with a focus on leadership.
• Proven track record as a Lead Superintendent or in an equivalent senior field leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex project scopes concurrently.
• Strong command of production scheduling, sequencing, and look-ahead planning systems.
• Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and challenging detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Advanced competency in Google Workspace and Excel for reporting and collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Specific experience in commercial interiors, multi-phase renovations, or occupied-site construction.
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and mentoring teams of superintendents or junior field staff.
• Familiarity with construction management software such as Procore, Buildertrend, or JobTread.
• Experience in specialized sectors including senior care, hospitality, or residential homeowner communities.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses up to 22.5%.
• Hybrid work schedule providing flexible remote options and dedicated office days.
• Comprehensive professional growth opportunities within a firm maintaining a 75% repeat customer rate.
• Direct access to mentorship from industry-leading designers and project managers.
• Professional engagement opportunities at major industry events and trade shows like BDNY.

About Us: Design Alternatives is a premier Design-Build firm specializing in turnkey interior renovations for commercial properties, senior care, and hospitality venues. With over 35 years of experience and 5 million square feet completed, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence that earns a 75% repeat customer rate. We integrate design, procurement, and construction to provide a seamless experience for our clients across New Jersey.

Design Alternatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.