Construction Project Manager - Multi-Unit Wood-frame

Project Manager (PM)

Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601 Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried) Reports To: Director of Construction / Senior Project Executive

Job Summary

The O’Neill Group is seeking experienced Project Managers to oversee wood-frame over podium, luxury multifamily residential construction projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through close-out, ensuring strict adherence to budgets, schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations. The position is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, with regular travel to regional job sites.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Strategic Planning

• Manage all phases of construction from preconstruction through project close-out.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, logistics plans, 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 maintaining 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 against milestones and proactively identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Coordinate subcontractor sequencing and critical path activities.

Contract Administration & Procurement

• Lead subcontractor and vendor procurement processes, 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 in both office and active construction site environments.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk job sites, climb stairs/ladders, and lift up to 25 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

• A combination of office-based work and on-site field presence.
• Exposure to typical construction site conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (anticipated range: $130,000 – $160,000 annually, depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and paid time off.
• 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, entitlement-driven developments, and large-scale multifamily and mixed-use projects.

Our active pipeline includes

• 6 projects in Vernon, NJ
• 4 projects in Lower Dutchess County, NY
• 3 projects in Connecticut

These projects will deliver approximately 2,000 new residential units over the next 60 months, in addition to 2,000+ units currently owned and managed.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Legal Notices

The O’Neill Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment with The O’Neill Group is at-will, meaning either the employee or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD).

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and salary requirements to: glamattina@theoneillgroup.us