Project Manager- Commercial

Russo Development LLC•Carlstadt, NJ

3d•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Russo Development is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the building process for an industrial warehouse construction project. The role is based onsite at a development site in Northern New Jersey and is responsible for achieving short- and long-term project goals. The Project Manager provides leadership and accountability for project schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction while managing commercial construction work across project planning, procurement, construction, and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or equivalent.
7–10 years of experience working as a Project Manager.
Strong civil engineering background.
Experience with precast wall systems and structural steel.
Ability to level bids and provide submittals to architects and engineers.
Experience preparing scopes of work for individual trades.
Experience with concrete footings and foundations.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Project and Procore.
Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

Provide overall project leadership and maintain accountability for project schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.
Manage multiple commercial construction projects, including office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, tenant fit-outs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
Review architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings for constructability, coordination, and project success.
Lead preconstruction planning, budgeting, estimating, value engineering, and project scheduling.
Manage bidding and procurement, including subcontractor prequalification, bid solicitation and leveling, scope reviews, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and monthly cost reports.
Manage subcontractor agreements and coordinate with legal to negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Review and approve subcontractor payment applications, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation.
Administer project change orders, evaluate entitlement, negotiate pricing, prepare recommendations, and maintain project records.
Coordinate permitting and ensure required permits and inspections are obtained and maintained.
Develop, maintain, and update master project schedules and short-term look-ahead schedules.
Lead weekly owner, architect, consultant, and subcontractor meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
Manage requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, field directives, and design clarifications.
Monitor procurement of long-lead materials and equipment to minimize schedule impacts.
Work with Superintendents to monitor field operations, manpower, productivity, quality control, and project safety.
Conduct routine site visits to verify compliance with contract documents, building codes, company standards, and OSHA safety requirements.
Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, municipalities, utility companies, and regulatory agencies.
Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays, cost overruns, and operational impacts.
Prepare monthly project status reports and communicate schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones to executive leadership and ownership.
Manage project turnover, punch-list completion, warranty documentation, and final closeout packages.
Support business development with budgeting, feasibility reviews, and client presentations.