Project Manager - Commercial Projects

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex vertical construction projects across the Southern New Jersey market, with a heavy emphasis on the gaming and hospitality sectors. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from initial buyout and scheduling through to final closeout, ensuring live environment renovations are executed without disrupting client operations.

Client Details

Our client is a premier Mid-Atlantic general contractor and construction manager with over a century of operational excellence and a strategic hub in Atlantic City. As an ENR Top 400 firm, they are recognized for technical sophistication and a whatever it takes delivery model that has made them a preferred partner for the region's largest casino operators and institutional developers. They specialize in fast-track, high-density vertical construction and maintain a deep internal bench of trade expertise.

Description

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of construction, including pre-construction, budgeting, procurement, and field operations.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Manage high-performing teams and specialty trade partners to ensure adherence to rigorous fast-track schedules.
• Financial Oversight: Drive project profitability through meticulous cost tracking, change order management, and monthly pencil draws.
• Safety & Quality Control: Implement industry-leading safety standards and ensure all work meets luxury-grade hospitality finish requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for sophisticated owners, architects, and facilities managers within live casino environments.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• 5-12 years of experience in vertical commercial construction, specifically within the New Jersey market.
• Success in this role requires a calm demeanor under the pressure of tight deadlines and the ability to navigate the logistical complexities of working in active, occupied spaces.
• A degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred or 10 years of commercial carpentry experience

Job Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Top-of-market base salary tailored to experience level.
• Performance Incentives: Robust annual bonus structure tied to project profitability and milestones.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage, 401(k) with company match, and a vehicle allowance or company truck.
• Career Pathing: Direct access to regional leadership and a clear trajectory toward Senior PM or Operations Management.
• Stability: A massive local pipeline of work in Atlantic City and the surrounding Jersey Shore region.
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.