Residential Construction Project Manager

Our Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful production of our clients' projects, ranging from partial remodels to new home custom builds. We are seeking a tenacious, proactive "Driver" to oversee these transformations from start to zero-punch closeout. The ideal candidate will take absolute ownership of the project's success, commanding the schedule, ruthlessly protecting the budget, and holding trade partners to the highest quality standards.

As the primary client contact, you will guide homeowners through the complex journey of custom building, delivering solutions and building trust.

At Tectonic, we demand top-tier accountability, relentless problem-solving, and expertise without ego. In exchange, we are shifting the construction industry culture: gone are the days of toxic jobsites, working to the bone, and under appreciation. We expect elite performance and ownership of your projects, and in return, we will treat you like a human being. We fiercely support a holistic life and genuine work‑life balance so you can show up present, empowered, and excited to build dream homes

The exempt, salaried pay range for a Project Manager is $85,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience.

Directly reports to / supervised by:
Production Director

This role requires a balance of high-level administrative management (approx. 65%) and on-site validation (approx. 35%). You have the freedom to work from our office, your home, or the field, as long as you are commanding your projects and supporting your Superintendents effectively. Managing 3-5 projects simultaneously (volume dependent on project scale, e.g., a mix of complex $4M custom builds and smaller renovations).

Design Planning (10%)

• Review and advise on project plans, schedule outline, and budget with Design Team

• In collaboration with the Pre-Construction Manager finalize schedule, budget, and scope of work

Project Management (60%)

• Create and continuously update & manage project schedule; coordinating execution of work by Tectonic Field Team and trade partners

  • Coordinate project execution planning with Superintendent, including estimating Field Team labor

  • Hold Trade Partners Accountable:
    Direct and manage subcontractors, holding them ruthlessly accountable to the schedule, Tectonic's quality standards, and their contracted scope of work.

  • Onboard the trades per project to ensure comprehensive understanding of scope, schedule via site visits and issuing purchase order. Delivery trade partners readiness to site super.

• Protect the Margin:
  Own the project financials from start to closeout. Proactively identify scope creep, ruthlessly manage change orders, and anticipate cost overruns before they hit the ledger.

  • Process all trade and vendor invoicing/payments

• Command the
  
  Schedule:
  
  Don't just track the schedule, drive it. Use Builder Trend to anticipate roadblocks months in advance and proactively manipulate variables to compress timelines and prevent critical path failures.

• Procure selections and other materials

  • Consult with Designer on selections questions or needs

  • Coordinate with Superintendent on delivery schedule & onsite staging

• Work with Superintendent in identifying issues onsite; be the liaison and problem solver for those issues

Supervision (10%)

• Directly manage the Superintendent in their responsibilities to keep the Field Team and trades on schedule & producing quality work

• Constant communication and follow up on tasks.

Client Management (10%)

• Guide and Protect the Client:
  Serve as the ultimate diplomat and educator for high-net-worth clients. Navigate the emotional roller coaster of custom building by holding firm boundaries, having hard conversations early, and delivering solutions rather than excuses.

  • PM is responsible for a comprehensive understanding of the entire project and ongoing changes to the project to provide any and all answers to clients as needed.

  • Address all clients questions and concerns

  • Weekly check-ins and/or updates to clients re: status of project

  • Client relationships improve throughout the project

Tectonic Systems Improvement (10%)

• Contribute improvements and create systems to enhance Tectonic project management and production processes

• 5+ years demonstrated project management experience

• 1+ year experience using Buildertrend or Job Tread software (desired, not required)

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely, efficient manner

• Ability to populate and analyze data to show trends and inform scheduling, budgeting, and…