Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee construction projects (commercial projects) in Union, NJ from early planning through final delivery. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can coordinate budgets, schedules, contracts, and field execution while maintaining strong communication with clients and project partners. The ideal candidate brings General Contracting industry experience, sound financial judgment, and the ability to guide teams toward successful project outcomes.Responsibilities:· Capable of performing estimating & project takeoffs with no guidance.· Has the ability to carry out the entire project bidding process.· Able to build, understand and maintain a project budget.· Has a complete understanding of the RFI process.· Able to keep & maintain RFI logs.· Able to assist in the preparation of prime contracts, subcontracts & purchase orders.· Understands the difference between a payment bond & a performance bond.· Able to request & execute bonding as needed.· Has a complete understanding of the submittal process.· Capable of maintaining a submittal log.· Knows how to keep & maintain a project schedule.· Schedule, hold & attend project meetings as required by the owner, GC or as the project requires.· Complete understanding of blueprints/drawings· Understands specifications/efficient in finding information in a spec book.· Able to understand the CSI format as they relate to cost codes.· Complete understanding of project addendums.· Able to execute & process change orders & change events.· Able to process invoices from vendors, subcontractors, etc.· Able to process billings to owners and/or General Contractors (AIA., lien waivers, etc.).· Able to perform the punch list process- create & maintain associated list & schedule.· Knows & understands the as-build & closeout process.· Complete understanding of insurance requirements, limits & who should be listed as insured.· Understands local construction tax laws.· Able to read through the front end of contracts & identify red flags or any cautionary items.· Able to maintain working relationships and open lines of communication with field personnel.· Maintain QA/QC on projects.· Able to cultivate sales & new prospective clients/customers.· Has a growing network. Able to maintain & build both customer & contractor relationships.· Understands project safety as it relates to OSHA 1926.