Construction Manager II

Company: Axelon Services Corporation
Location: Morris Plains
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

Construction Manager II Morris Plains, NJ 2 Years Construction Manager II Location: Morris Plains, NJ Duration: 2 years There will be two sites; ideally one Construction Manager per site Looking for someone with 10 years of construction management experience, preferably with strong field leadership and hands-on project coordination Role is 100% field-based must be comfortable and experienced working onsite daily Must be able to read and interpret construction drawings, then identify and address quality issues in the field Day-to-day responsibilities include project management, coordinating with multiple departments, and managing logistics for installations Experience with HVAC systems and industrial electrical components is essential Candidate should have working knowledge of: Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) Switchgear Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of HVAC and industrial electrical experience in addition to overall construction management background Degree preferred doesn t have to be in engineering, but higher education is valued A construction manager is someone who manages contractors/employees onsite from a quality/safety perspective. The manger is looking for someone who can use the drawings and identify code compliant issues with installation as well as quality issues. Candidates will need to be local to NJ since they would be covering the client footprint Candidates with engineering degrees in any of following disciplines from an accredited school (civil, mechanical, electrical) are required role will be onsite five days a week We would like to see more applicants that are familiar with general construction management, including HVAC, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and site civil work. Our preference is to find a construction manager who is experienced in managing several of these disciplines. Building renovations / windows, doors, etc Roof replacement projects Emergency generators Paving Fuel Tank Systems Lighting Fall Protection ADA Fire Protection Systems HVAC o Boilers o Air Conditioning o Heat Pumps New Construction Additional Notes: Seeking a Construction Manager to help support project management Reporting to the office daily will not be required but will need to be local to this area. Bachelor s degree in engineering is required in the following disciplines from an accredited school (civil, mechanical, electrical). Possibility role could be contract-to-hire. A strong project management background is preferred. Description: Responsibilities Support and manage all aspects of the project management life cycle for planning, bidding, awarding and oversight of capex/construction projects throughout real estate portfolio; Oversee the planning, design and engineering, construction and closeout of various types of capital and O&M projects. Projects entail an array of facility and infrastructure categories including offices, service centers, data centers, warehouses, emergency operating facilities, and transmission dispatch and regional dispatch facilities; Facilitate and manage capex project activities on behalf of operating companies and other business units; Develop project documentation and perform reviews for clarity and completeness examples include programming and scoping documents, performance specifications, project plans, contracts, equipment and constructions bid packages, requisitions, bills of material or material requests for issue, task authorizations, and engineering work requests; Perform detailed facility assessment analysis and input into facility database for future project planning; Develop detailed engineering job packages for modifications or additions to electrical, mechanical, HVAC, building envelope and site work; Engage and coordinate all project stakeholders including consultants, contractors and internal resources. Examples are, but not limited to, architects, engineers, general contractors, and internal IT and security resources. This also includes monitoring and/or reporting contractor resource levels; Take responsibility for the quality assurance and control of assigned projects, including identification of quality requirements, responsibility for agreed upon quality assurance program and if required, oversee the review and approval process for contractor provided procedures; Identify all project requirements, develop performance specifications, establish and manage construction budgets and schedules; Develop and maintain corporate design standards; Prepare and present project status reports for management. Reports entail recurring, standard reports and ad hoc reports that address status of scope, budget and schedule that identify risks and issues, and outlines mitigation strategies; Communicate project goals, priorities and decisions to the Leadership Team; Partner with operating companies and other business units from project conception and planning through construction and turnover. This includes obtaining concurrence (or buy-in) from affected departments to support the proposed schedule, resource requirements, and review and approval of project plans; Ensure project close-out and lessons-learned reviews are completed. Participate in audit of completed projects to evaluate whether identified objectives and benefits have been realized; Perform project analytics and planning on behalf of the Administrative Services department; Embrace a safe work environment and support a workplace of respect, appreciation and acceptance for everyone; Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner; Ability to work outside regular business hours, as required; Perform other job responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in project organization with a background in engineering, finance, construction or project controls; Strong project management skills are required with a demonstrated ability to develop, manage and control multiple tasks; Experience in architecture, mechanical, electrical, or structural design of commercial and industrial facilities is required. Must have experience reading, interpreting and understanding facilities architectural and engineering drawings. Detailed project controls experience is a plus; Experience with Project Management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, etc., with related Scheduling/Resource Planning expertise is a plus; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) and AutoCAD is a plus; Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical ability are required; Successful candidate must be a team player and possess a willingness to work in a team environment with an ability to work cross functionally; Positive attitude and proactive behavior;

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