Production Manager

Saint Louis Park, MN| $90,000 – $125,000 per year | Full-Time | In-Person

• Are you an experienced remodeling professional who combines technical building knowledge with strong leadership and operational follow-through?
• Can you see problems before they happen and lead projects forward with clarity, organization, and accountability?

If so, Bluestem Remodeling may be the right next step in your production leadership career.

Bluestem Remodeling is seeking a Production Manager to lead the execution of residential remodeling projects from pre‑construction through completion. The role combines production leadership, field operations, scheduling, purchasing, subcontractor coordination, and operational accountability. The role is hands‑on leadership: lead through competence and follow‑through, building Gantt charts, walking job sites, solving sequencing problems, expediting material deliveries, and carrying any task that keeps work moving.

We are open to backgrounds in residential remodeling project management, production management, lead carpentry, site supervision, design‑build, or custom residential construction.

• Own day‑to‑day execution, sequencing, and field accountability across active projects
• Spot and solve production issues proactively, before they grow
• Lead field coordination and subcontractor performance

• Build and maintain detailed construction schedules and Gantt charts
• Coordinate subcontractors, purchasing, material deliveries, and inspections
• Communicate scheduling risks and sequencing conflicts early

• Participate in estimating, pre‑construction planning, and project budgeting
• Monitor project costs, labor performance, and change orders
• Identify budget risks and scope gaps early

• Work within Buildertrend (or similar) for scheduling, documentation, and communication
• Maintain quality expectations and jobsite standards across all phases
• Help improve operational systems, scheduling practices, and production processes over time
• Be open to evolving construction technology, including AI‑assisted tools that support organization and execution

Required

• 5+ years in residential remodeling, custom residential construction, or design‑build
• 4+ years in construction leadership, project management, or production management
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, remodeling logistics, and residential building systems
• Proven scheduling skills, including Gantt chart scheduling and production planning
• Ability to manage multiple active remodeling projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• 2+ years with construction project management software (Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Procore, Job Tread, or similar)
• Experience with remodeling estimating, budgeting, and job cost control
• Field carpentry or hands‑on remodeling background

Bluestem Remodeling is a 25‑year residential remodeling and custom building company serving the Twin Cities metro area. We specialize in highly detailed, design‑driven remodeling projects delivered through a collaborative, client‑centered process. Our work combines thoughtful design, technical craftsmanship, careful planning, and strong communication. We are a small, experienced team that cares deeply about doing excellent work — and about building projects the right way.

• Successful team members at Bluestem communicate clearly, take ownership, stay organized, follow through, solve problems proactively, stay calm under pressure, and collaborate well with both clients and teammates. We value professionalism, technical competence, accountability, humility, and mutual respect. The ideal candidate is highly organized and strategic, but also practical and action‑oriented
• $90,000 – $125,000 per year
• 401(k) with matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Bluestem Remodeling is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.