Public Building Construction Project Manager, Owner's Representative

Public Building Construction Project Manager, Owner's Representative
Full-Time | On-Site | Westfield, NJ | $90,000 – $100,000/year

About Legacy Construction Management

Legacy Construction Management, Inc. is a New Jersey-based construction management firm specializing in public sector work, primarily K-12 school construction and municipal building projects across Essex, Somerset, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Union, and Monmouth Counties. We serve as Owner's Representatives, embedded on-site with our clients to protect their interests from groundbreaking through closeout. Our team operates with a direct, hands-on approach, and every Project Manager we hire carries real responsibility from day one.

The Role

We are hiring multiple full-time, on-site Project Managers to serve as Owner's Representatives on active public building construction projects. Each PM is assigned to a single client and functions as that client's primary point of contact with the construction team, the architect, and all project stakeholders.

This is a field-based role. You will be on-site daily, observing work in progress, enforcing contract compliance, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget. You will not be managing from an office.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Observe contractor work daily to verify compliance with contract documents, plans, and specifications
• Serve as the Owner's on-site representative in all project meetings, including OAC meetings, progress meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings
• Facilitate communication between the Owner, architect, engineer of record, general contractor, and subcontractors
• Review submittals, RFIs, and change order requests for completeness and contract compliance, and coordinate timely review by the architect
• Maintain organized and current project records, including meeting minutes, correspondence logs, inspection reports, and punchlist documentation
• Track project schedule and budget against baseline; identify deviations early and escalate with supporting documentation
• Provide regular written progress reports to the Owner and Legacy principals
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities through project closeout

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture preferred; candidates without a degree but with substantial equivalent field experience as a Construction Project Manager will be considered
• 10 years of project management experience on public building construction projects with contract values of $15 million or more preferred
• Direct experience with general construction and HVAC systems strongly preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with project management software is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage relationships with owners, design professionals, and contractors simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction documents, track submittals and RFIs, and manage change order documentation
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle required

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

To Apply

Submit your resume to [application link or email]. Legacy Construction Management is an equal opportunity employer.