Project Manager, Operations Management

New Jersey, United States

* This opportunity is presented by Shift Group on behalf of several of our partners in the commercial interiors and operations space.

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with industry-leading organizations seeking hands-on, elite Project Managers to own complex commercial projects from initial planning to final closeout. You are not just an administrator; you are a solution-focused operator who understands how field environments actually work. You will serve as the critical bridge between clients, field operations, warehouse teams, and internal sales. If you can look at a project plan, understand exactly what needs to happen in the field, identify logistical bottlenecks before they cost money, and decisively keep projects moving, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the execution: Manage the complete lifecycle of complex commercial projects—including site setups, installations, and relocations-ensuring they finish on schedule, on budget, and within scope.
• Navigate the plans: Review and interpret architectural, space-planning, and operational drawings. Utilize project tools to coordinate material quantities against field conditions and spot discrepancies immediately.
• Command the field: Coordinate logistics between facility management (loading docks, elevators, security), field crews, and warehouse operations. Perform quality-control inspections and aggressively manage punch-list items.
• Drive client success: Act as the day-to-day contact for clients, leading kickoff meetings, site walks, and closeouts while communicating schedule changes proactively.
• Master the details: Maintain relentless accuracy over inventories, project documentation, and logistics reporting. You understand that precise documentation directly impacts project profitability.

Qualifications

• Former college, professional, or Olympic athlete, or military veteran.
• You have the experience: 3+ years of project management experience in commercial operations, facilities, construction, or logistics (or equivalent high-stakes military leadership involving complex field operations, supply chain, and troop/asset movement).
• Technical agility: You have a strong ability to read and interpret architectural or technical drawings. Familiarity with CAD or major project management software is highly preferred.
• Relentless problem solver: You can quickly assess active field conditions-whether on a site, warehouse, or loading dock—and develop practical, immediate solutions.
• You command the room: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to direct internal crews and manage external client expectations confidently.

What is Shift Group?

Shift Group is a career platform built specifically for elite former athletes and military veterans. We help experienced professionals translate the traits that made them successful in uniform-discipline, resilience, and leadership-into high-impact business roles.

Through our platform and coaching resources, candidates showcase their track record, connect directly with companies seeking proven talent, and position themselves for leadership and strategic opportunities across business development, strategy, operations, and more.

Why Shift Group? We've navigated this transition ourselves. As former athletes and veterans, we know the value of experience, leadership, and performance, and how to translate that into meaningful business impact.

Shift Group gives you the edge:

• Strategic coaching and guidance to refine your leadership approach and accelerate team impact.
• Tools to showcase your achievements and story in ways that make you stand out to decision-makers.
• Access to a network of companies hiring exclusively former athletes and veterans, including roles not publicly posted.
• The ability…