Residential Remodeling Project Manager

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for projects related to both Vertical Works, Inc., and Riemer Remodel. Projects for this position will range from new construction homes, kitchens, bathrooms, basement finish, additions, and any other type of residential or remodeling projects. The required range of travel for this job is from the Illinois state line, west to Jefferson County, and North to Ozaukee County.

This individual will be responsible to provide an unmatched customer experience from job handoff, through the length of the project, and any required warranty service. This position will require constant site visits to job sites, video and/or phone calls with customers, and updating the customer through the company’s project management software. It should be expected that this position will include nights and weekends in order to provide an unmatched level of customer service.

Our mission is to improve the lives of our customers by building tiny homes and modular homes that are customized and personalized. We have 3 company brands:
1) Vertical Works, Inc. which provides new construction modular homes,
2) Utopian Villas provides luxury tiny homes,
3) Riemer Remodel which includes projects like kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and additions. Our core values are the foundation of our business and guide our hiring process: transparency, integrity, accountability, knowledge, process, results driven, and excellence. Our company operates in Wisconsin and Texas and is growing by the day.

• Driving the Pre‑construction walk through (project hand‑off meeting), asking the right questions and having complete clarity for the project
• Collaborate with the architect(s), designer(s), builders, and sub‑contractors as needed
• Determine, apply, and receive all necessary permits in a timely manner as well as scheduling and attending all inspections
• Work with the customer from the start of each project through warranty service
• Create a thoughtful and accurate schedule for each project
• Provide any pre‑construction/site protection for the site or home
• Acquire, provide, and ensure resource availability for materials and labor
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and sub‑contractors while holding them accountable
• Provide customers clear expectations with budgets and timelines
• Ensure that projects are delivered on‑time
• Ensure that projects are within budget and profitable as determined by the company
• Ability to perform building related tasks to meet deadlines and generate a higher profit margin
• Provide constant communication to the customer through meetings and project management software, daily
• Execute any change orders prior to work commencement and collect payment within 1 week of change order
• Drive profitability through effectively managing the project on time and below budget
• Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with vendors, sub‑contractors, and customers

• Ability to return all emails, voice, and text messages within 24 hours, including nights and weekends
• Provide weekly project updates to Managing Director and President
• Meet the project's key performance indicators as agreed by the Managing Director and President
• Have a high level of verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Have a high level of self‑accountability for meetings and deadlines
• Ability to achieve and maintain customer’s trust
• Ability to speak clearly and be easily understood, maintain eye contact when speaking with others, and summarize or paraphrase to verify understanding
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed construction blueprints and specifications
• Ability to present yourself in a well‑groomed and professional manner
• Strong knowledge of construction tools, materials, and building practices and processes
• Have a strong knowledge of technology including smartphones, tablets and computers
• Incorporation of Vertical Works, Inc. business philosophies and best practices when guiding customers, vendors, and sub‑contractors

• GED or high school diploma preferred
• At least 5 years of construction project management experience in custom residential homes, modular homes, or remodeling…