MEP Project Manager - Construction Management

Legence • Madison, NJ

10h • $115,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CMTA, formerly AMA Group and now a Legence company, is hiring an experienced MEP Project Manager for its New York City and New Jersey offices. The role is part of the Construction Management team and is intended for a construction project manager with a strong general contracting background who can develop MEP project management skills with mentorship. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing union and non-union work and will represent CMTA as the primary point of contact for client representatives.

The role supports clients including NBC Universal, Disney, NBA, NBC Sports, and A+E Networks. Projects include corporate interiors, base-building MEP upgrades, broadcast and production facilities, critical infrastructure, and interior alterations and renovations. Work may span New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington, DC, Florida, and California; some out-of-state travel may be required. The manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects from setup and preconstruction through execution, cost and change management, safety, and closeout.

CMTA is a full-service construction management company established in 2004. It has completed more than 1,000 projects across corporate, financial, media, educational, and residential sectors. AMA Group was acquired by Legence in 2024. The role offers a salary range of $115,000–$140,000 and eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, which is not guaranteed. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of construction experience.
• 1–2 years of construction Project Management experience.
• Experience managing union and non-union subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Procore.
• Working knowledge of MS Project and the MS Office Suite.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams across multiple offices.
• Proven ability to perform in a deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4–5 concurrent projects of varying sizes and scopes.
• Review and maintain command of project drawings and specification books.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client representatives throughout each project lifecycle.
• Attend internal kickoff meetings with Estimating and review awarded subcontractor scopes, client allowances, proposal notes and clarifications, and contract stipulations.
• Partner with the Project Superintendent to establish project submittal lists, directories, schedules, logistics plans, RFI logs, permit and third-party inspection lists, and site-specific safety documents in Procore; level of involvement depends on the Superintendent's experience.
• Review specifications and submittals for pre-purchased long-lead equipment before release for fabrication.
• Lead weekly client meetings, prepare the first meeting agenda, and produce subsequent meeting minutes in Procore with support from the Project Superintendent.
• Establish weekly subcontractor meetings at project onset and coordinate agendas and documentation with the Superintendent.
• Maintain working knowledge of the company Safety Manual and companywide site safety policies.
• Perform internal site safety audits as needed, including checking OSHA signage, site-specific safety orientations, training records, and weekly subcontractor toolbox-talk documentation.
• Coordinate project Laborer daily schedules with Construction Superintendents and oversee entry of Laborer hours for weekly payroll.
• Participate in preconstruction with the design team, CMTA's in-house engineering group, and clients to develop project scope, schedule, and logistics.
• Provide General Requirements and Conditions information to Estimating for prospective project costs, including supervision, site cleanup, and trash removal.
• Expand the company's union and non-union subcontractor bid lists.
• Develop Methods of Procedure for critical shutdowns, switchovers, or phased-occupancy work, including prerequisite tasks, timelines, and step-by-step execution details.
• Lead change order management by collecting subcontractor costs with the Superintendent, building change orders in Procore, reviewing them with the Project Executive, issuing them to the client, and tracking approval status.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure client and subcontractor change order costs are entered in Sage.
• Attend monthly project reviews with Accounting to confirm projects remain on budget.
• Provide input into monthly client and subcontractor accounts receivable and payable to ensure amounts reflect current project status.
• Resolve subcontractor scope disputes during construction.
• Oversee project closeout, including completion of design professional punch lists, permits, and third-party inspections.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match, currently dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with an option to buy additional coverage voluntarily.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation and company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; bonus amounts and payouts are not guaranteed.
• Competitive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level