Custom Residential Project Manager & Pre-Construction Estimator

Company Name:
Mountaintop Construction Inc.

Location:

Towaco, NJ (Northern NJ Regional Operations across Morris, Essex, & Passaic Counties)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Full Time, Monday through Friday (Overtime or occasional weekend coverage dictated by project needs)

Industry: Residential & Commercial Construction, High-End Custom Remodeling, and Pre-Construction Management

Pay Scale: $50,000.00 to $80,000.00+ base annual salary (based on experience) + Performance Bonuses

Incentives:

Company Vehicle Provided, Corporate Tech Package (Smartphone/Tablet), Profit-Sharing Opportunities, Weekly Pay Cycle, Comprehensive Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Mountaintop Construction Inc. is seeking a driven Custom Residential Project Manager & Pre-Construction Estimator to direct residential and commercial construction projects across Northern New Jersey.

In this pivotal project leadership position, you will manage custom residential builds, structural additions, and commercial fit-outs from initial client consultation and estimating through subcontractor scheduling, site inspections, and final handover. Utilizing Buildertrend software, you will track project budgets, execute material procurement, and manage owner-architect-contractor communications. Whether you are an experienced residential PM or an ambitious Assistant Project Manager (APM) ready for full project ownership, Mountaintop Construction Inc.

provides top-tier earnings, profit-sharing upside, a company vehicle, and a supportive, family-oriented culture.

• Full Lifecycle Project Management:
  Oversee residential and commercial construction projects from initial scope definition and budgeting through final owner walkthrough and closeout.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, architects, design consultants, and municipal inspectors—delivering clear, proactive project updates.
• Cost Estimating & Budget Control:
  Prepare detailed material takeoffs, labor cost estimates, and subcontractor quotes; monitor job costing and manage change order approvals.
• Subcontractor & Schedule Optimization:
  Build and enforce master construction timelines using Buildertrend software—coordinating trade subcontractors (mechanicals, framing, finish) and material deliveries.
• Jobsite Auditing & Quality Control:
  Conduct routine field site visits to inspect build quality, verify plan compliance, and enforce safety standards alongside field lead carpenters.
• Client Account & Business Growth:
  Maintain strong client relationships throughout the build lifecycle and support local business development opportunities across Northern NJ.

• Industry Tenure:
  Minimum 5 years of experience in construction project management, assistant project management, or residential construction estimating.
• Residential Custom Build
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record overseeing high-end residential remodeling, custom additions, or structural renovation builds from start to finish.
• Construction Management Software:
  Hands-on experience using Buildertrend (or similar platforms like Procore, Builder Trend, CoConstruct) for scheduling, job logs, and client communications.
• Financial & Estimate Literacy:
  Ability to read, interpret, and build directly from architectural drawings, engineering specs, and detailed cost estimates.
• Mobility Credentials:
  Valid driver license with a clean driving record to operate company-provided fleet vehicles across regional project sites.
• Educational Foundation:
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Business is a plus).

• Language Capabilities:
  Bilingual proficiency in English and…