Construction Project Manager

Construction PM - Ground-Up ProjectsNew JerseyTake ownership of a ground-up project and help shape the next phase of a long-established New Jersey builder and developer.A well-established construction and development business based in Northeast NJ with more than 40 years of experience is looking for a Project Manager to lead a $15M, 3-story, 40,000 SF ground-up commercial project in Paterson, NJ.This is an opportunity to join a stable business that has successfully delivered multi-family residential, commercial, and senior living projects both as a General Contractor and Developer. You will step into a role with real autonomy, direct project ownership, and a future pipeline increasingly focused on multifamily work.If you're looking for a seat at the table rather than a role where you're managing one small piece of a project, this offers the chance to lead from preconstruction through delivery while working closely with decision-makers.You’ll be responsible for:Leading the full lifecycle delivery of a $15M ground-up commercial project Driving schedule, budget, subcontractor coordination, and project execution Managing consultants, field teams, and key stakeholders Identifying risks early and keeping projects moving forward Maintaining strong communication across all project teams Playing a key role in future projects within an expanding pipeline What you'll bring:Experience leading at least one ground-up construction project as the Project Manager A technical degree is strongly preferred, ideally Civil Engineering or related field Additional multifamily experience would be highly advantageous as future pipeline includes this project typeOn Offer Salary up to circa $165kPerformance bonuses Health, dental, vision401k with company match Open to a confidential chat?If you’d like to learn more, email gemma@hudsoncoopersearch or send your contact details by clicking the apply button. No need to send a resume just yet; let’s talk first if you have questions.