Job Description
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Job Description
Lead multiple public and institutional construction projects from preconstruction through project closeout. Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and overall project execution. Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and public agencies. Oversee contract administration, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation. Coordinate internal project teams, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors. Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, and risk management. Ensure compliance with public bidding requirements, local regulations, safety standards, and quality expectations. Participate in client presentations, project meetings, and executive-level reporting. Mentor and develop junior project management staff. Drive successful project delivery while maintaining strong client satisfaction.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Project Manager should have: 10+ years of experience working for a General Contractor. Proven experience managing $30M-$50M+ ground-up public construction projects. Experience with higher education, institutional, laboratory, healthcare, or other comparable complex projects. Design-build project experience is highly preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Presents professionally and possesses a strong client-facing personality. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build lasting client relationships. Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration. Software proficiency with industry-standard construction management platforms such as Procore, CMiC, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
What's on Offer
Competitive base salary of $150,000 - $175,000. Opportunity to lead high-profile public and institutional construction projects. Long-term career growth with a respected and financially stable contractor. Exposure to complex, impactful projects that serve local communities and institutions. Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plan, paid time off, and performance-based incentives. Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture focused on professional development and project excellence.
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Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Project Manager
Industry: Property
Where: East Orange
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Lauren Cavanagh
Job Reference: JN-082026-7084940
Numbers & Facts
| Location | East Orange, New Jersey |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$175,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
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