Project Manager — Residential Construction

Project Manager -- Residential Construction

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: $70,000 $ 95,000 based on experience and capability, with growth tied to performance

This is not a traditional project management role.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of complex residential projects and keep them moving forward even when things are unclear or changing.

At Harry Braswell Design+Build, no two projects are the same. You will be responsible for coordinating people, timelines, and decisions across projects that evolve over weeks and months.

This is a role for someone who thinks ahead, solves problems, and takes ownership.

If you are currently working for a residential construction company but want to transition into higher‑end, higher‑cost residential construction where quality craftsmanship and detail truly matter, we encourage you to apply. We value precision and execution over rushing through cookie‑cutter projects.

You will manage projects that unfold over weeks and months, requiring you to:

• Plan and coordinate multiple phases of residential construction projects
• Anticipate issues before they impact schedule or cost
• Keep clients, subcontractors, and internal team aligned and informed
• Manage shifting priorities as new information emerges
• Maintain organization across budgets, schedules, materials, and decisions
• Drive projects forward even when conditions are unclear or changing

• Reviewing project timelines and adjusting upcoming schedules
• Coordinating subcontractors scheduled two to three weeks out
• Communicating with clients about progress, decisions, or changes
• Ordering materials and confirming deliveries
• Visiting job sites to monitor progress and solve problems
• Updating budgets, tracking costs, and documenting changes

This is not a checklist role. You will be expected to:

• Take initiative to identify next steps even when direction is not fully defined
• Adjust plans when unexpected issues arise inside existing homes
• Coordinate subcontractors who are scheduled weeks in advance
• Navigate client decisions that impact timelines and budgets
• Balance quality, cost, and timing across multiple projects

• Every project is different and there is no perfect system to follow
• You will often be working with incomplete information
• Priorities shift as projects evolve
• You will need to make decisions without having all the answers

We care more about how you think and operate than your resume. We are looking for someone who naturally:

• Is highly organized and detail oriented
• Communicates clearly and proactively
• Thinks ahead and plans work before it becomes urgent
• Takes ownership and follows through without being chased
• Is comfortable making decisions and guiding others
• Enjoys solving new problems rather than repeating the same task

• Keep your own systems for staying organized lists, spreadsheets, or calendars
• Think ahead and plan work before it becomes urgent
• Take ownership of problems instead of waiting for direction
• Follow up consistently without being reminded
• Are comfortable having direct and honest conversations with clients and team members

You may come from:

• Residential construction, such as carpentry or superintendent roles
• Interior design or architecture
• Project coordination in a related field
• Any role where you have managed complex, multi‑step work over time

If you have strong organizational and problem‑solving ability, we can teach you the rest.

If you are earlier in your project management career but have the traits above, we still encourage you to apply.

• Projects stay organized and on track
• Clients feel informed and confident throughout the process
• Subcontractors know what is expected and when
• Problems are identified early and handled proactively

• You prefer clear instructions for every task
• You struggle to stay organized across multiple priorities
• You avoid difficult conversations with clients or team members
• You prefer repetitive work over solving new challenges
• You need constant direction or supervision to stay on track

This is a long‑term role with the opportunity to grow into full ownership of projects and increasing responsibility over time.

You will gain experience in:

• Construction sequencing and scheduling
• Budget and cost management
• Client communication and leadership
• High‑end residential project delivery

This role can evolve into a senior position within a respected design+build firm.

• Learn current projects, vendors, and workflow
• Support ongoing projects while building your understanding of sequencing
• Begin taking ownership of smaller scopes
• Gradually step into full project responsibility