Construction Project Manager

Job Description

A leading automotive company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee a major environmental and civil infrastructure project at its Newark, NJ port operations facility. This individual will serve as the owner's on-site representative, managing contractor performance, project schedules, safety compliance, quality, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

The project focuses on environmental sustainability initiatives, including the installation of above-ground fuel lines and oil/water separator systems designed to prevent contaminated runoff and hazardous materials from reaching surrounding waterways. The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for daily field oversight, coordination with contractors, engineers, and safety personnel, and ensuring construction activities are executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications.

This role requires a hands-on construction professional with strong civil construction experience, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to effectively communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders. The selected candidate will work closely with project leadership while maintaining responsibility for contractor management, safety audits, quality assurance, documentation, and environmental compliance throughout the duration of the project.

Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years of construction management or project management experience
• Strong background in civil construction
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Proficiency with Autodesk Build
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans
• General Contractor (GC) experience
• Experience with fuel systems, oil/water separators, underground utilities, or hazardous material projects
• OSHA 500, CHST, CSP, ASP, or other construction safety certifications
• Experience working in union environments

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].