Posted: 08-Sep-25
Location: Bernardsville, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $150,000 – $200,000
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Project Manager
Location: Project-Based + Office
Reports to: Director of Estimating & Project Management
Company: LaBar Golf
Position Summary:
The Project Manager (PM) is fully accountable for the commercial, operational, and leadership success of assigned golf course construction projects. The PM oversees projects from estimate to closeout, including cost control, field support, client management, and inter-division coordination. This role ensures projects are executed safely, profitably, and in line with LaBar’s premium standards. The PM also plays a key role in developing young talent and solving underperforming jobs.
This role requires travel to project sites as needed to provide proper oversight and leadership, while also maintaining a consistent presence in the main office or remote office as appropriate for coordination, documentation, and team management.
Core Traits of Successful Candidate:
- Commercially focused – understands the numbers and the story behind them.
- Hands-on manager with strong site instincts and leadership presence.
- Committed to high standards of quality, safety, and client communication.
- Skilled at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and navigating complex dynamics.
- Values integrity, mentorship, and long-term talent development.
Key Responsibilities & Accountability:
- Project Financial Control (P&L Ownership)
- Full ownership of job profitability, budget accuracy, and cash flow.
- Track costs-to-complete, manage forecasts, and report margin performance.
- Actively flag and address financial risk or erosion.
- Billing, Pay Applications & Cash Flow
- Prepare and submit monthly billing packages, including progress quantities, COs, and backup.
- Ensure accuracy of pay apps and alignment with contract requirements.
- Monitor payment status and assist collections as needed.
- Project Documentation & Controls
- Maintain and review all job records: RFIs, submittals, change orders, directives, meeting minutes, etc.
- Ensure field data (quantities, labor, equipment) is reviewed and reconciled.
- Enforce clear and timely documentation to protect contractual position.
- Preconstruction & Project Kickoff
- Lead job kickoff meetings with estimating, field ops, equipment, safety, and admin teams.
- Review estimate, bid strategy, contract scope, risks, and schedule intent.
- Define critical materials, equipment needs, logistics plans, and manpower projections.
- Estimating & Proposal Support
- Prepare estimates, change order pricing, and scope proposals for new and ongoing work.
- Review takeoffs, labor rates, vendor quotes, and production logic.
- Submit internal proposal packages to senior leadership for validation and client submission.
- Field Execution Support
- Support Superintendents by resolving jobsite issues, tracking production, and maintaining alignment with schedule and budget.
- Visit job sites routinely to assess progress, validate work-in-place, and address delays or coordination issues.
- Facilitate equipment and labor reallocation based on need and utilization.
- Recovery & Process Improvement
- When a job underperforms financially or falls behind, meet with Superintendents and teams to:
- Identify causes (labor, material, sequencing, etc.)
- Propose and implement recovery plans
- Improve coordination and eliminate waste
- Provide real-time support, not post-mortem review.
- When a job underperforms financially or falls behind, meet with Superintendents and teams to:
- Client & Consultant Communication
- Serve as the lead interface for clients, owner reps, and consultants.
- Provide regular updates and schedule projections.
- Maintain transparency while managing expectations and protecting company interests.
- Project Closeout & Warranty
- Ensure timely completion, punch list execution, and turnover of project deliverables.
- Monitor final billing, retainage release, and subcontractor closeout.
- Coordinate and track warranty issues, documenting resolutions and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Claims & Disputes
- Prepare and document claims, delays, or disputed changes, with factual backup from daily reports, directives, and cost records.
- Work with leadership and legal as needed to defend position and pursue resolution.
- Inter-Division Coordination
- Ensure efficient scheduling and handoff between Golf, Irrigation, and Survey divisions.
- Avoid downtime, overlap, or rework through proactive coordination.
- Maintain daily/weekly communication with other PMs and division leaders.
- Mentorship & Talent Development
- Identify emerging talent within Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and field staff.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities aligned with company needs.
- Set expectations, review performance, and develop leadership pipeline from within.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- 5–10 years of civil or golf course construction experience, including full-cycle PM responsibility.
- Proven P&L accountability and cost control skills.
- Strong documentation, communication, and field support capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent practical experience.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: $150,000 – $200,000, depending on experience
- Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage offered
- Vehicle and phone allowance
- All associated travel and lodging costs are covered by the company
- Continued education and training
About LaBar Golf:
LaBar Golf is a leading golf course construction and renovation company with a reputation for delivering world-class projects. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, innovation, and client satisfaction, LaBar Golf partners with top golf course architects, private clubs, and resorts to bring their visions to life. Our team combines decades of expertise in shaping, construction, and project management to ensure that every detail meets the highest standards of playability and aesthetics. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to excellence, collaboration, and building long-term relationships within the golf industry.