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Senior Project Manager – Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Mai Placement


Job Location:

Newark, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 200000 - 250000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Manager Ground-Up Multifamily Construction

Essex County NJ onsite/project office
$200000$250000

Reports to: Director of Development
Project: Ground-up 100-unit 6-story multifamily development

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Project Manager to take ownership of a ground-up multifamily project entering construction.

This person will drive the schedule manage project information and coordination and stay ahead of issues that could impact the field. We need someone who operates independently pushes decisions forward and keeps the project moving without needing to be chased.

Responsibilities

  • Own the project schedule milestones and critical path.
  • Drive RFIs submittals shop drawings and design coordination.
  • Maintain disciplined drawing revision and document control.
  • Coordinate subcontractors consultants and field leadership.
  • Identify schedule procurement and coordination risks early.
  • Push decisions and resolve issues before they impact construction.

Must-Haves

  • Strong ground-up construction project-management experience.
  • Proven ownership of complex construction projects.
  • Strong command of RFIs submittals and shop drawings.
  • Demonstrated schedule and critical-path management.
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors design teams and field operations.
  • Ability to operate independently and drive accountability.

Preferred

  • Multifamily or mixed-use construction experience.
  • Developer GC or integrated developer/GC background.
  • Experience working in a lean entrepreneurial construction environment.

Success Looks Like

  • The project stays ahead of schedule risks and upcoming decisions.
  • RFIs submittals and shop drawings do not hold up the field.
  • Teams operate from accurate current project information.
  • Problems are surfaced and solved before they become delays.
  • Leadership is pushed for decisions when action is needed.

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About Company

Mai Placement is an executive recruitment firm specializing in placing high-level candidates across diverse industries by leveraging industry-specific expertise and an intuitive, research-backed matching process geared toward long-term success.

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