Project Manager - Ground-up Multi-Unit Construction
2 months ago
$125000–$150000 yearly
Full-time
Hackensack
The O’Neill Group is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead ground-up, wood-frame over podium, luxury multifamily residential construction projects. This full-time, salaried role is critical for managing all project phases, from preconstruction through close-out, ensuring meticulous adherence to budgets, schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations. This position requires regular travel to regional job sites from its base in Hackensack, New Jersey. Key Responsibilities • Project Oversight & Strategic Planning: Oversee all construction phases; develop and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, logistics, and staffing strategies; coordinate closely with ownership, design teams, consultants, and field supervision., • Budgeting, Cost Control & Value Engineering: Prepare, manage, and track project budgets and cost reports; lead value engineering efforts while preserving design intent and quality; review and approve pay applications, change orders, and cost forecasts., • Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tools; monitor progress, identify potential delays proactively, and coordinate subcontractor sequencing and critical path activities., • Contract Administration & Procurement: Lead subcontractor and vendor procurement, including bid reviews and contract negotiations; develop detailed scopes of work and manage contract compliance; review RFIs, submittals, and change requests in collaboration with design teams., • Risk Management, Safety & Compliance: Identify and mitigate project risks related to cost, schedule, safety, and constructability; ensure compliance with OSHA, local building codes, and company safety policies; promote a strong job-site safety culture in coordination with Superintendents., • Team & Stakeholder Management: Lead cross-functional project teams including Superintendents, APMs, and consultants; maintain clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders; provide mentorship and performance feedback to project staff., • Technology & Reporting: Utilize Procore, Microsoft Project, and related construction management software; maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and forecasting. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience)., • 5–10+ years of project management experience in multifamily, wood-frame over podium construction., • Strong knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and value engineering., • Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office., • Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Additional Requirements • Ability to travel to project sites as required., • Ability to work effectively in both office and active construction site environments. Work Environment • A dynamic blend of office-based work and on-site field presence, involving exposure to typical construction site conditions. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive annual salary, anticipated to range from $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience., • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and paid time off., • Significant opportunity for long-term career growth within a vertically integrated development and construction firm. About The O’Neill Group The O’Neill Group is a vertically integrated real estate development and construction firm, specializing in complex land use and entitlement-driven developments, with a focus on large-scale multifamily and mixed-use projects. Our active pipeline currently includes 6 projects in Vernon, NJ, 4 projects in Lower Dutchess County, NY, and 3 projects in Connecticut, poised to deliver approximately 2,000 new residential units over the next 60 months, complementing the 2,000+ units currently owned and managed.
