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A 50-year-old established construction company in Paramus is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead construction work from preconstruction planning through final completion. This role partners closely with leadership, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects organized, compliant, and financially on track. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial or civil construction expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to drive progress while maintaining quality, safety, and clear communication.
Salary: $150,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Responsibilities:
• Direct construction projects through each phase, ensuring milestones, budgets, and operational goals are achieved.
• Build and manage project plans that cover scheduling, cost forecasting, financial oversight, and resource coordination.
• Source trade partners and suppliers with relevant experience, evaluate bid packages, and negotiate scope alignment before award.
• Draft, issue, and manage subcontract agreements while overseeing vendor commitments and performance expectations.
• Partner with site leadership to prepare logistics strategies and support project-specific safety planning documentation.
• Review payment applications, schedules of values, owner billings, invoices, and related requisitions for accuracy and progress alignment.
• Lead change management activities, including pricing review, documentation, negotiation, and execution of change orders.
• Oversee submittals, requests for information, procurement timelines, and long-lead material tracking to avoid schedule disruption.
• Run project meetings, record key decisions, and maintain complete documentation including correspondence, drawings, specifications, and closeout records.
• Monitor quality-related activities such as inspections, testing, commissioning, and final turnover requirements to support successful delivery.
• At least 7 years of project management experience in commercial, civil, or public-sector construction environments.
• Proven background delivering ground-up vertical construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management.
• Experience administering subcontractor and vendor agreements, bid reviews, and change order negotiations.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with owners, consultants, subcontractors, and field operations teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to documentation.
• Proficiency in managing project records, procurement activities, billing processes, and overall contract administration.
To apply E-Mail a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this excellent opportunity.
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