Project Management Consultant Jobs in New Jersey
Project Management Consultant jobs in New Jersey represent one of the more active markets in the Northeast, with steady demand concentrated in pharmaceuticals, financial services, and infrastructure development at levels from junior consultant through senior program director. The heaviest hiring runs through Newark, Princeton, and Jersey City, where firms such as Johnson & Johnson, Cognizant, and Prudential Financial maintain large consulting and operations functions. The most sought-after specialties include IT transformation, regulatory compliance, and capital project delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a Project Management Consultant to join our team to oversee and manage various Commercial and Industrial Real Estate projects for our clients in the greater New Jersey area. The Project Manager will lead commercial and industrial real estate projects for various clients for the New Jersey advisory business.
This is a hybrid role, the selected candidate will be required to report to the clients' offices or project offices as dictated my client's needs and project requirements as well as regular attendance at T&T office locations.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.
What you’ll do
- Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for multiple commercial and industrial projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
- Demonstrate capability to read, understand, and apply standard to sophisticated documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
- Interface and be in direct contact with the clients to define project requirements. Prepare scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.
- Leads project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
- Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
- Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
- Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
- Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
- Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience and/or training. Prior experience working with high-end commercial interior projects, industrial projects, ground up projects is strongly desired.
- Prior experience working with demanding clients is helpful.
- Solid track record of managing multiple projects in varying stages simultaneously and the ability to deliver under pressure or fast paced environments is helpful.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Office, MS Project and other MS software including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
- Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
#LI-MW1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking a Project Management Consultant to join our team to oversee and manage various Commercial and Industrial Real Estate projects for our clients in the greater New Jersey area. The Project Manager will lead commercial and industrial real estate projects for various clients for the New Jersey advisory business.
This is a hybrid role, the selected candidate will be required to report to the clients' offices or project offices as dictated my client's needs and project requirements as well as regular attendance at T&T office locations.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.
What you’ll do
- Lead all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for multiple commercial and industrial projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
- Demonstrate capability to read, understand, and apply standard to sophisticated documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
- Interface and be in direct contact with the clients to define project requirements. Prepare scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources to clients.
- Leads project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
- Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings.
- Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
- Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Crafts action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
- Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
- Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you’ll need
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related experience and/or training. Prior experience working with high-end commercial interior projects, industrial projects, ground up projects is strongly desired.
- Prior experience working with demanding clients is helpful.
- Solid track record of managing multiple projects in varying stages simultaneously and the ability to deliver under pressure or fast paced environments is helpful.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Office, MS Project and other MS software including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
- Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
#LI-MW1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project management consultant jobs across New Jersey.
- PMP certification or active pursuit of certification through PMI required
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related technical field
- Five or more years managing cross-functional projects in a consulting environment
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery methodologies
- Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
Project Management Consultant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project management consultant in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not issue a state license for project management consultants, so the path runs through nationally recognized credentials and employer expectations. Most hiring managers require or strongly prefer the Project Management Professional certification from PMI, which demands documented project experience and a formal exam. A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is the typical educational floor, and candidates entering the pharmaceutical or financial services sectors often add an MBA or domain-specific credential to compete.
How much do project management consultants make in New Jersey?
Project management consultants in New Jersey earn a median of about $122,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,410 for the lowest 10% to over $190,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project management consultants in New Jersey?
Employers hiring project management consultants in New Jersey right now include Accenture, Cognizant, and Infosys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, financial services firms, and large technology integrators means consulting demand here tends to be project-heavy and compliance-driven year-round.
Which New Jersey cities have the most project management consultant jobs?
Morristown, Teaneck, and Bridgewater account for the greatest concentration of project management consultant openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City draw consulting demand from financial services firms and infrastructure projects tied to the Port Authority corridor, while Princeton attracts work from pharmaceutical and biotech campuses clustered along the Route 1 corridor, pulling consultants into regulatory, clinical operations, and IT transformation roles.
Are there remote project management consultant jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. Project management consulting is largely desk-based and documentation-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of project management consultant openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the profession's reliance on virtual collaboration tools. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination phases tend to be the most remote-friendly, while kickoffs and on-site delivery milestones more often require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a project management consultant in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior project coordinator or PMO analyst role at a large employer, which provides structured exposure to formal project delivery without requiring prior consulting experience. New Jersey's pharmaceutical sector, including firms headquartered along the Route 1 corridor, regularly brings on project coordinators from adjacent roles in clinical operations, regulatory affairs, or IT support. Earning the CAPM credential from PMI before applying signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge over others without formal project credentials.
Where can I find and apply to project management consultant jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to project management consultant jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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