Sr Construction Project Manager

Trueline • Monmouth Junction, NJ

3d • $130,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for the Monmouth Junction / South Brunswick, New Jersey area. This newly established position will lead ground-up commercial construction projects, including hotel developments typically valued at approximately $12 million to $15 million, and help build the company’s internal construction management operation. The role manages multiple active projects across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, from planning and preconstruction through completion and turnover, while working directly with company leadership and ownership.

The successful candidate will oversee project schedules, budgets, construction plans, subcontractors, vendors, and field coordination; monitor progress, costs, scope, quality, and potential delays; and communicate project updates and recommendations. The position also contributes to construction procedures, reporting systems, operational standards, and the growth of the construction team. Travel to project sites is required, generally within approximately 125 miles of the Monmouth Junction office, with occasional extended hours when project needs require.

The role offers a base salary of $130,000–$145,000, a project-based performance bonus, and either a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for business-related travel. An employee benefits package is expected to become available after 12 months; coverage, eligibility, and plan details are to be confirmed.

Requirements

• Significant experience independently managing ground-up commercial construction projects from start to finish.
• Strong background in commercial general contracting, construction management, or a closely related construction environment.
• Approximately 10–15 years of construction industry experience preferred, with demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Experience managing mid-sized commercial construction projects, ideally ranging from $7 million–$25 million.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, and project execution.
• Ability to coordinate multiple construction trades and maintain accountability for project timelines and costs.
• Experience working directly with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field construction teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities and make sound decisions without extensive oversight.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to identifying and resolving construction challenges.
• Comfort working directly with company ownership and contributing to a developing construction operation.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout New Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania, generally within approximately 125 miles of the Monmouth Junction office.
• Flexibility to accommodate construction schedules and occasional extended hours when project needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing ground-up hotel or hospitality construction projects.
• Background in multifamily apartment construction, mixed-use development, or similar commercial building projects.
• Experience with ground-up construction projects in the $10 million–$20 million range.
• Familiarity with construction practices, subcontractor networks, and permitting requirements in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
• Experience working for a regional commercial general contractor or construction management firm.
• Previous responsibility for multiple active construction projects.
• Experience supervising Site Superintendents, Assistant Project Managers, or other construction professionals.
• Background helping establish construction procedures, develop teams, or improve project management operations.
• Experience working with property owners or developers on commercial construction projects.
• Interest in taking on broader construction leadership responsibilities as the organization grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up commercial construction projects from initial planning and preconstruction through completion and turnover.
• Oversee hotel development projects typically valued at approximately $12 million–$15 million.
• Manage multiple active construction projects across New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and construction plans.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Monitor construction progress, identify potential delays, and resolve issues involving scope, scheduling, costs, and quality.
• Manage subcontractor performance, trade coordination, procurement, and project deliverables.
• Track construction expenses, monitor budgets, and maintain accurate project reporting.
• Communicate project updates, challenges, and recommendations to company leadership.
• Coordinate with Site Superintendents to maintain safe, efficient, and productive jobsites.
• Support contractor selection, construction planning, and project execution.
• Help establish internal construction management procedures, reporting systems, and operational standards.
• Contribute to the development of a growing construction team as the project portfolio expands.

Benefits

• Project-based performance bonus.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for business-related travel.
• Employee benefits package expected to become available after 12 months; coverage, eligibility, and specific plan details are to be confirmed.
• Significant autonomy and the ability to take ownership of projects from planning through completion.
• Long-term professional growth within an organization investing in its internal construction capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed