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Project Manager

The Axel Group, LLCBergen County, NJ, United States
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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.
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