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Project Manager - HVAC Controls

Edison, NJ · On-site

$90 - $125/hr

The Project Manager leads and supervises all aspects of assigned projects within the solutions ... Oversee project startup, installation, commissioning, and ensure systems meet specifications.

F&S Produce Company Inc

Project Engineer

Vineland, NJ · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

This role manages projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, startup, and closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with food ...

HITT Contracting, Inc.

MEP Superintendent

Newark, NJ · On-site

$108K - $165K/yr

... manage all activities related to the construction startup and commissioning of the mechanical, electrical, and control systems in accordance with the contract documents and project schedule.

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How much do project manager startup jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for project manager startup in New Jersey is $104,246.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,700.00 and $124,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a project manager startup?

A Project Manager in a startup oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects to help the company grow efficiently. They manage timelines, resources, and cross-functional teams while adapting to a fast-paced, often uncertain environment. Unlike traditional project managers, they may take on multiple roles, including product development, operations, and process improvement. Their goal is to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with the startup’s strategic objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by project managers in a startup environment?

Project Managers in startups often encounter rapidly changing priorities, tight deadlines, and resource constraints, requiring them to quickly adapt and reprioritize tasks. Collaboration across small, multifunctional teams is frequent, and responsibilities may extend beyond traditional project management to include strategic planning and hands-on execution. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to align stakeholders and manage expectations. Despite these challenges, the dynamic nature of startups offers opportunities to make a significant impact and accelerate your professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project manager startup?

To excel as a Project Manager Startup, you need a solid grounding in project management principles, agile methodologies, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with tools like Jira, Asana, or Trello, and certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master, are often highly valued. Outstanding interpersonal skills, creative problem-solving, and adaptability help you navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment. These skills are vital for successfully leading cross-functional teams and ensuring projects achieve their milestones in dynamic startup settings.

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Infographic showing various Project Manager Startup job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,246 per year, or $50.1 per hour.

Clinical Trial Study Startup Specialist

Vitalief

New Brunswick, NJ • On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and track startup activities including feasibility, contracts, budgets, IRB submissions, regulatory reviews, site qualification visits, and system setup activities.

  • Serve as the central coordination point between CRCs, sponsors, investigators, and internal support teams throughout the clinical trial startup process.

  • Monitor startup timelines, identify bottlenecks, and proactively escalate issues to help ensure timely study activation.

Job description

ABOUT VITALIEF
Vitalief is a clinical research consulting firm focused exclusively on the clinical research industry, providing consulting, staffing, and technology-enabled services to academic medical centers, health systems, sponsors, CROs, and site networks.  By combining deep subject matter expertise with the experience of senior research practitioners, we help organizations accelerate study activation, optimize operations, improve financial performance, and build scalable workforce solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and advance clinical breakthroughs for patients.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Study Startup Specialist to join Vitalief as a full-time and support a multi-site health system cardiovascular clinical research initiative focused on accelerating industry-sponsored trial activations across a large health system network.
The Study Startup Specialist will serve as a central coordinator between Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), sponsors, investigators, and internal support teams including Contracts, Finance, IRB, Regulatory, Compliance, and IT. This individual will facilitate communication, track startup progress, identify bottlenecks, and help ensure studies move efficiently through the startup lifecycle.  This role is focused on coordination and oversight rather than direct execution of startup activities, with CRCs and functional teams retaining responsibility for submissions and operational deliverables.
The ideal candidate will possess strong project management, stakeholder coordination, communication, and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of clinical trial startup processes within academic medical centers or complex healthcare systems.
WHY VITALIEF?
  • Impactful Work: Be at the center of a first-of-its-kind cardiovascular research expansion at one of New Jersey's largest health systems — your work directly accelerates access to cutting-edge treatments for cardiac patients.
  • People-First Culture: Thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy 20 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and robust healthcare options.
  • Work Location: Hybrid role – 2 to 3 days on-site in New Brunswick, NJ with limited local travel to other hospital sites.
  • Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 - Based on experience level.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as the central coordination point between CRCs, sponsors, investigators, and internal support teams throughout the clinical trial startup process.
  • Coordinate and track startup activities including feasibility, contracts, budgets, IRB submissions, regulatory reviews, site qualification visits, and system setup activities.
  • Monitor startup timelines, identify bottlenecks, and proactively escalate issues to help ensure timely study activation.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication regarding study status, outstanding action items, dependencies, and activation readiness across all stakeholders.
  • Partner with CRCs and functional departments while maintaining their ownership of study startup execution activities and deliverables.
  • Coordinate sponsor communications related to startup timelines, documentation requests, site qualification visits (SQVs), and activation planning.
  • Maintain startup tracking tools, dashboards, and status reports to support operational visibility and leadership reporting.
  • Support onboarding coordination for CRCs and help ensure operational readiness across participating sites.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and support continuous improvement efforts to enhance startup timelines and stakeholder collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree required (healthcare, life sciences, business, project management, or related field preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical research experience, including 2 years of clinical research experience in study startup, clinical trial operations, and/or clinical trial management.
  • Strong understanding of the clinical trial startup process within site, Academic Medical Center (AMC), or health system environments.
  • Demonstrated project management and stakeholder coordination experience across multiple concurrent studies or initiatives.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coordinate across sponsors, investigators, CRCs, Legal, Finance, IRB, and operational teams.
  • Experience identifying workflow bottlenecks, facilitating issue resolution, and driving cross-functional accountability.
  • Working knowledge of study startup components including feasibility, contracts, budgets, IRB processes, regulatory requirements, and site activation workflows.
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and general clinical research regulatory requirements preferred.
  • Experience using CTMS and/or project management platforms such as OnCore, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Monday.com, or equivalent systems preferred.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain organization in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Prior experience supporting cardiovascular or industry-sponsored clinical trials preferred.
  • CRC, CCRP, CCRA, PMP, or related certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing. Lifting up to 20 lbs. Limited travel to hospital sites local to New Brunswick, NJ.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vitalief partners with clients such as major medical centers and academic institutions that often requires all on-site resources such as prospective Vitalief consultants to be inoculated annually for Influenza and successfully pass a Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
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