Residential Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Residential Project Manager

Job Summary

The Residential Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing residential construction projects from start to completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards while maintaining strong communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination

• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Develop project schedules and timelines.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Secure permits and ensure compliance with local building codes and regulations.

Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Track expenses and approve invoices.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor cost controls and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Estimating

Construction Oversight

• Oversee daily site operations.
• Ensure quality standards and workmanship.
• Conduct site inspections and progress meetings.
• Resolve construction issues and delays promptly.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners and stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates.
• Manage change orders and client requests.
• Address concerns and maintain strong client relationships.

Risk & Safety Management

• Ensure adherence to OSHA and safety regulations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7+ years of residential construction project management and estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of residential building codes and construction processes.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer-service oriented mindset.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time and resource management
• Risk assessment

Work Environment

• Combination of office and on-site work.
• May require travel between multiple job sites.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonuses
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) or retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.