Project Manager: High-Rise Residential

We are partnering with a well-established Tri-State General Contractor with a family-led, developer-builder approach and a strong track record delivering ground-up high-rise residential developments throughout the region.

With a growing pipeline of work concentrated in Hudson County, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a ground-up high-rise residential project.

This role is ideal for a hands-on builder from a GC background with 5-10 years of experience managing ground-up residential projects.

The successful candidate will act as the operational lead on the project, working closely with Executive Leadership, Superintendents, subcontractors, consultants, and ownership teams to drive successful project execution.

• Full lifecycle project delivery from preconstruction through closeout
• Ownership of budgeting, forecasting, cost control & buyout processes
• Management of CPM schedules, sequencing & two-week look-aheads
• Oversight of subcontractor procurement, coordination & performance
• Leadership of Project Engineers, APMs & field teams
• Management of RFIs, submittals, change orders & client reporting
• Oversight of safety, quality control & compliance standards
• Client-facing leadership throughout all project phases
• Close coordination with field operations to maintain schedule and productivity

• 5-10 years of construction management experience
• GC background required
• Strong understanding of NJ/Tri-State construction operations and logistics
• Ability to lead both office and field teams effectively
• Proficiency with scheduling, cost reporting & construction management software
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

• Pipeline of ground-up residential projects in New Jersey
• High level of ownership and autonomy
• Family-led business with a stable leadership team and strong regional reputation
• Collaborative, hands-on company culture
• Opportunity to play a key role in complex urban developments