Excavation Project Manager

Edgewood Properties•South Plainfield, NJ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years. Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board. We're currently seeking an Excavation Project Manager for our Excavation Department. The Excavation Project Manager is responsible for coordinating field operations, inspections, utilities, estimating, purchasing, and overall project tracking for all EPX projects. This role acts as a critical liaison between Engineering / Land Development and EPX field operations, ensuring projects progress efficiently, inspections and materials are aligned with schedules, and costs are controlled from pre-construction through completion. The Project Manager supports daily field operations while managing administrative, estimating, purchasing, and reporting responsibilities across multiple active projects. Candidate will work full-time in our office located in South Plainfield, NJ

Requirements

3+ years of experience in excavation, site work, utilities, or heavy civil construction
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field operations
Proven experience coordinating inspections, utilities, and multi-project schedules
Experience with estimating, takeoffs, and material purchasing
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and construction/project management software

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a self-perform excavation or site-work division
Familiarity with internal development projects and in-house field crews
Experience coordinating with engineering, land development, and municipal agencies

Responsibilities

Coordinate inspections required for excavation, utilities, paving, and related field work
Coordinate directly with utility companies to support project schedules and service installations
Serve as liaison between Engineering / Land Development and EPX field operations
Track progress on all EPX projects , ensuring schedules and milestones are maintained
Coordinate contract completions and support closeout documentation
Develop and coordinate weekly field schedules , ensuring all prerequisites are in place (inspections, materials, utilities, equipment, manpower)
Assist the General Superintendent with daily field operations while handling administrative tasks related to field work
Identify conflicts or delays and proactively work with field leadership to resolve issues
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for excavation, grading, utilities, and site development work
Develop material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for internal projects and external bids
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine full scope of work
Collaborate with the Division Manager and General Superintendent to validate estimates, production rates, and sequencing
Maintain and update a cost database for materials, equipment, and subcontractors to support accurate pricing
Work closely with the Excavation Dispatcher to schedule material pickups and deliveries to job sites
Communicate regularly with field supervisors and the General Superintendent regarding material needs and timelines
Resolve material shortages, delivery delays, and quality issues with vendors and project teams
Assist the Production Coordinator in aligning material purchasing with project schedules and manpower planning
Provide regular updates to the Division Manager on project status, estimating accuracy, purchasing performance, and budget impacts
Participate in project handoff meetings to communicate estimated costs, material assumptions, and procurement strategies
Track and report material costs against approved project budgets
Support the Production Coordinator in maintaining accurate cost-to-complete and job cost reports