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Residential Construction Project Manager

New Jersey General Contractors & Builders
$85,000.00 per year





New Jersey General Contractors & Builders

Residential Construction Project Manager


Location: Livingston, NJ (Field-Based)


Transforming the Housing Industry, One Home at a Time

NJGCB is a design-build firm serving Bergen and Essex Counties. We specialize in architecturally designed luxury homes built with high-quality green materials and energy-efficient practices. 


We are seeking an experienced Residential Project Manager to lead ground-up custom home construction from start to finish. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong field presence, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple luxury projects simultaneously.


8 Reasons to Join NJGCB

  • Passionate about building custom homes
  • Work hard, play hard culture
  • Team-oriented approach
  • High standards and cutting-edge technology
  • Strong company values
  • Security, growth, and abundance mindset
  • Culture & perks
  • Great team environment

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight

  • Manage multiple projects while maintaining budget, schedule, quality, safety, and company policies and procedures.
  • Provide weekly progress reports to clients
  • Maintain required paperwork and documentation
  • Conduct daily site visits and take daily progress photos
  • Perform detailed punch lists at every construction stage

Field & Subcontractor Management

  • Manage subcontractors and in-house crews
  • Actively schedule and follow up with subs
  • Order materials and coordinate vendors
  • Receive and review material receipts
  • Return excess materials to control job costs

Risk & Quality Control

  • Take preventive measures to protect homes from flooding
  • Ensure proper sump pump installation
  • Ensure proper installation of critical systems (e.g., sump pumps) and address any deficiencies promptly.
  • Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with plans

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of experience reading architectural plans and building new homes
  • 5 to 7 years managing up to 10 projects simultaneously
  • 5 to 7 years managing subcontractors
  • Proven experience in ground-up residential construction (not remodel-only)
  • Strong understanding of architectural plans, site plans, elevations, and framing plans
  • Valid driver's license required. Personal vehicle suitable for jobsite travel required (vehicle allowance provided for qualifying vehicles).

Hands-On Component

This is not a desk-only role. You may be required to:

  • Install sump pumps if necessary
  • Perform minor jobsite tasks as needed to secure or protect the property.

Availability

  • Weekend work when required
  • Strong work ethic and accountability expected

Compensation & Benefits

  • Full-time position, W-2 Employment
  • Starting pay: $85,000 per year, based on experience. Performance will be reviewed after 6 months, and compensation will be reassessed based on results.
  • Discretionary job bonuses
  • Annual performance bonuses (based on output and homes built)
  • Laptop
  • Vehicle allowance 
  • Cell phone
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Health insurance allowance (after 6 months)

All applicants will be subject to the following upon a conditional employment offer:

  • Drug test
  • Background check
  • Architectural plan reading test

If you are experienced in ground-up residential construction and take pride in delivering high-quality custom homes, we encourage you to apply.


NJGCB is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.


Experience
Mid-Level (4 - 7 years)
Job type
Full Time
Additional benefits
  • Annual performance bonuses (based on output and homes built)
  • Cell phone
  • Discretionary job bonuses
  • Full-time position, W-2 Employment
  • Health insurance allowance (after 6 months)
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Performance will be reviewed after 6 months, and compensation will be reassessed based on results.
  • Starting pay: $85,000 per year, based on experience.
  • Vehicle allowance