Construction Project Manager

$140,000 to $170,000 + Bonus + Good Benefits

Field-Based Position 100% Travel

Construction Site Project Manager responsible for leading field execution of Air Cooled Condenser projects, serving as the day-to-day company representative at the construction site and primary point of contact for the client.

This is a highly field-oriented role covering material receipt and inventory, erection, commissioning, punch list, startup, and operator training. The position requires attendance in the NJ office as well as domestic and international travel of more than 90%, with permanent residence at the assigned construction site.

• Lead day-to-day site execution and coordinate erection contractors, commissioning teams, clients, owners, suppliers, and the NJ-based project management team.
• Oversee material receipt, inventory, erection, punch list, cold and hot commissioning, plant startup, and operator training.
• Coordinate construction activities involving structural steel, ducting, piping, pumps, motors, gearboxes, fans, instrumentation, valves, tanks, and vacuum equipment.
• Manage site execution against project schedules, contractual milestones, quality requirements, erection and commissioning methodologies, and safety and environmental requirements.
• Serve as the primary site representative, maintaining effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, project stakeholders, and internal leadership, including situations involving difficult personalities or competing priorities.
• Participate in client and subcontractor meetings, document decisions and action items, and drive follow-through on outstanding issues.
• Review project specifications, contracts, drawings, schedules, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, and vendor/project documentation to support proper construction and timely project delivery.
• Coordinate with project management and field personnel on constructability, sequencing, resource requirements, schedule issues, and site execution risks.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and help resolve field issues, RFIs, NCRs, OS&Ds, change orders, and other construction-related matters.
• Maintain complete site documentation, including subcontractor reports, ITPs, NCRs, RFIs, drawings, meeting minutes, and other project records.
• Prepare accurate weekly and monthly project reports and communicate site status, problems, schedule concerns, and required actions to the main office using written reports, photographs, sketches, and other documentation.
• Support commercial and project decisions in the field by identifying issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, constructability, and contractual commitments.
• Review and coordinate project documentation to ensure construction and commissioning activities are properly planned, executed, documented, and completed.

• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card) Required.
• 3+ years of experience in similar construction/project roles involving power plant construction and heavy industry.
• Experience with construction, erection, and commissioning of structural steel, ducting, piping, fans, motors, gearboxes, instrumentation, valves, tanks, and vacuum equipment.
• Ability to understand and interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, schedules, project documentation, and technical requirements.
• Experience working directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, commissioning personnel, and project management teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate project documentation and reports.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing site issues, and make sound commercial decisions under demanding conditions.
• Strong attention to quality control and quality assurance throughout construction and commissioning.
• BS in Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.