NJ Commercial Project Manager

We’re an entrepreneur, fast-growing team of project managers, estimators, superintendents, safety and administrative support personnel. As leaders in quality construction management, we’re committed to providing impeccable service to our clients, a safe work environment for our team, and an opportunity for our employees to grow and enjoy the benefits of work/life balance. Here at ALLY, we cultivate a collaborative environment that values tenacity, attention to detail, and comradery.

Since outstanding customer service is our best product, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our entire customer base.

As a Project Manager reporting to a Sr. Project Manager, or Associate Director pending assignment, you will manage and lead the project team through the entire construction process – from project inception to final completion ensuring client satisfaction along the journey. Each assignment will focus on providing a high-quality product on time while balancing the financial objectives. Completed projects will adhere to the client’s project goals, provide service consistent with the client’s vision and value the customer relationship throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires outstanding interpersonal skills, client service attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

• Act as a liaison, manager, and motivator to architects, engineers, consultants, local governing officials, subcontractors, and customers throughout the entire construction process.
• Work with or assist the estimating group to establish preliminary construction cost (conceptual estimate), during the design/development process to achieve a target budget for approval by senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of owner’s construction contract and execute accordingly while maintaining a clear understanding of the terms and conditions.
• Manage the preparation of the contract or proposal price for projects through subcontractor bidding of construction documents and appropriate evaluation of scope definition while interfacing with and utilizing the estimating group. Make recommendations with regard to possible value engineering opportunities to achieve the customer’s budget objective.
• Maintain a Job Cost Analysis report (JCA) on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate project and cost control documents in a timely manner (i.e. buyout status, RFI log, shop drawing log, change request/change order logs, etc.).
• Oversee and manage the owner requisition and receivables process. Interface with the Project Accountant along with other members of the Finance Team as necessary for preparation of the Application for Payment to the owner. Review applications for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Establish project objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as, performance standards consistent with customer vision.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of required documents for necessary building permits and occupancy permits in accordance with customer’s schedule objectives.
• Communicate and distribute contract documents, project information, and any clarifications to field personnel and subcontractors in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date set of contract documents in the office.
• Perform the design review of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural documents and provide timely feedback to appropriate team members.
• Review and approve shop drawings for submission in a timely manner to all appropriate parties. Manage and administer the production of coordination drawings.
• Manage the construction process by conducting regular job site meetings in partnership with Field Operations personnel…