Construction Manager - Newark, NJ

Construction Manager – Newark, NJ (Air Train EWR)

JGM invites applications for the Construction Manager role, overseeing day‑to‑day construction activities for the Air Train EWR project in Newark, NJ.

$/yr – $/yr

The Construction Manager oversees daily construction operations, ensures compliance with construction documents, coordinates work affecting existing Air Train activities, and handles safety, quality, and project success from agreement to final acceptance.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 15 years of construction experience.
• Experience as a project/construction manager on transit, rail, or airport design‑build projects with capital construction cost ≥ $100 million.
• Professional engineering, architecture licensing, or construction‑related certification preferred.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of rail transit projects.
• Coordinate engineering and inspection services and maintain client and subcontractor relationships.
• Review design documents, perform constructability reviews, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee and manage project teams.
• Interface with owner management teams, labor resources, and act as owner’s representative.
• Review schedules and estimates for accuracy.
• Participate in change‑order negotiations, including scope creation and independent estimates.
• Coordinate and execute contractor access and protection requests.
• Chair meetings, lead project presentations, and review meeting minutes.
• Review proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Visit the project site as needed.

• Experience in planning, scheduling, and project control functions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and present scheduled products independently.
• Experience on major lump‑sum projects with a direct‑hire construction strategy.
• Familiarity with PANYNJ projects.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience.
• Proactive self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
• Must pass PANYNJ background check and badging.
• Must be able to commute to EWR Airport.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Comprehensive health coverage to ensure employees and their families receive quality healthcare protection.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Competitive retirement savings program with up to 4% company matching.
• Flexible Work Schedule – Empowering employees with the ability to balance work and personal life through adaptable working hours and potential remote work options.
• Additional Insurance Benefits – Life insurance; pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off – Flexible time off to promote work-life balance and employee wellness.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Architecture and Planning

We're an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.