Construction Project Manager - Construction (New England Region)

Company : Burns & McDonnell

Location : Morristown, NJ, 07960

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Contractor, Full Time

Category : Project Management

Occupation : Project Manager

Job Details

Description
The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Adhere to company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple project simultaneously.
Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
Participate in risk review process.
Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation.
Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements.
Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required.
Collaborate with engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI's), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
Perform project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process.
Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required.
Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule.
Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
Review construction field reports.
Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers.
Manage community and building trades relationships.
Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
Onboard craft/field supervision as required.
Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
Ensure appropriate staffing on multiple projects.
Manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
Ensure standards of craft competency and training are upheld.
Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
A minimum of 10 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Physical:

Work locations could include office-based or construction jobsites ranging from commercial to heavy industrial environments that include working in adverse climates, and extensive walking, requiring stairs, passenger use of personal hoists, negotiating work areas under construction, climbing permanent and temporary ladders, occasional lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to sit, talk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend. Specific vision abilities required for this job includes: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear and perceive the nature of sounds by ear. Must be able to safely operate motor vehicles. May at times need to access confined spaces or work locations at elevation requiring utilization of respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection.

Projects require occasional long hours and infrequent days off, occasional night shifts or moderate to long periods of working consecutive nights.Cognitive:

Comprehension - ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
Organization - ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Reasoning and Decision Making - ability to apply common sense and previous experience in performing job.
Communication - ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, and be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, superiors, subordinates, coworkers, general public, contractors, suppliers, and any other individuals necessary to conduct business.
Mathematics - perform basic arithmetic and accounting functions.
Leadership - must be able to take ownership and accountability for tasks and actions assigned, as well as maintain creativity where applicable in identifying solutions.
Other - ability to adapt, analyze, assess, calculate, make decisions, dependable, exercise good judgment, organize, prioritize, read, memorize, social skills, stress control and solve problems.

Schedule and Work Activities:

The base work schedule will be a five (5) day work week (Monday through Friday) with some exceptions based on the office or project location. Periodic weekend work and extended work days may be required. Business travel after regular work hours will be required. Night shift work may be required to support project execution.

Travel:

Significant travel may be required to support the execution of projects, training and other corporate requirements. Travel may extend over weekends and holidays. High probability of extended periods of travel may be required to support project execution for duration of project/program in the form of field assignments or relocation. Frequency of travel will vary based on the different project needs. Travel on short notice may be required.

Compensation
$155,000.00-235,000.00 Annually
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford
Other Locations US-MA-Newton, US-PA-Conshohocken, US-NJ-Morristown
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 243330
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #CDB N/A

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