Senior Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Our client is a highly respected contractor with a strong presence throughout New Jersey, delivering civil construction, site development, utility, infrastructure, and land development projects for both public and private sector clients. Very rare opportunity to join a top NJ GC as a Senior PMExtremely competitive base and benefits package A successful Senior Project Manager (Civil Construction) should have: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.

• Lead multiple civil construction projects simultaneously, ensuring successful execution from award through completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and contract compliance.
• Oversee Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, and project support staff.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and vendor agreements.
• Coordinate procurement strategies and resource allocation across projects.
• Monitor project financial performance, including cost control, billing, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality control measures.
• Participate in business development efforts, client meetings, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams during bidding and project handoff processes.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to project teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Very rare opportunity to join a top NJ GC as a Senior PMExtremely competitive base and benefits package

A successful Senior Project Manager (Civil Construction) should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience within civil construction, site development, heavy civil, utilities, infrastructure, or related construction sectors.
• Proven track record managing large-scale and complex construction projects valued at $5M-$50M+.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience utilizing project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Viewpoint, HCSS, or Microsoft Project.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively lead project teams while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with a focus on project profitability.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or CCM certification is advantageous but not required.

Our client is a highly respected contractor with a strong presence throughout New Jersey, delivering civil construction, site development, utility, infrastructure, and land development projects for both public and private sector clients. Known for their commitment to excellence, safety, and long-term client relationships, they have built a reputation for successfully delivering challenging projects on time and within budget.

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package.
• 401(k) with company contribution or match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle.
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing and financially stable organization.
• Exposure to high-profile civil construction and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey.
• Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and leadership growth opportunities.

Interested? Apply today.