Experienced Project Manager Residential Construction

Experienced Project Manager Residential Construction

This position requires a highly experienced individual who excels at team development, is an exceptional leader, extremely detail‑oriented, and experienced in residential construction. The ideal candidate understands the importance of completing projects rapidly, closing projects out, and managing project and inventory control.

Position Summary
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing kitchen and bath remodeling projects from the moment a proposal is confirmed through to final closeout. This role ensures projects transition smoothly from sales to production, remain on schedule, stay within budget, and meet or exceed quality standards. The PM coordinates closely with Design Consultants (DC), Field Supervisors (FS), installers, and the Operations team to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Initiation – Receive sold proposal confirmation, review proposal completeness, confirm client material choices, and resolve any missing selections with DC.
• Measurement Preparation – Schedule measurement consultation with DC and FS, conduct Project Review Meeting to review scope, drawings, selections, and constraints.
• Post‑Measurement & Scope Development – Receive measurement drawings, build Scope of Work (SOW), create Material Order List, file orders and invoices in Buildertrend, update delivery estimates, build Ordered PCA with Ops Assistant, and create and distribute Gantt Chart.
• Order Tracking & Preparation – Track all orders, update estimated delivery dates, maintain Buildertrend updates with Ops Assistant support, receive, label, and stage materials for the installer, and confirm all materials are received before awarding project to installer.
• Installation Scheduling – Award SOW to installer, confirm labor cost, schedule Pre‑Construction Walk with client, FS, and installer, provide FS with drawings and SOW for installer reference, and confirm start date with installer and client.
• Construction Management – Coordinate material handoffs to installer after demo phase, schedule templating and installation for third‑party vendors with FS and installer, manage project progress in Buildertrend with daily logs, photos, and milestone tracking, address issues quickly, and negotiate change order costs as approved by client.
• Project Closeout – Receive installer invoice and submit for payment approval, build Finished PCA with Ops Assistant, confirm installer payment is issued, and close the project in Buildertrend.

Key Tools & Documentation

• Buildertrend – project documentation, orders, logs, photos, timelines.
• Gantt Chart – client‑facing project timeline.
• Proposal & SOW – base scope and cost control documents.
• PCA – ordered and finished versions for tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in remodeling, construction, or related industries.
• Proficient in project management software (Buildertrend preferred).
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and quality standards.
• Ability to build rapport with clients, trade partners, and internal team members.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain 95%+ on‑time project start rate.
• Deliver projects within budget and agreed timelines.
• Achieve 4.8+ star client satisfaction ratings.

Ensure all Buildertrend documentation is updated in real time.

Seniority Level – Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type – Full‑time

Job Function – Project Management and Information Technology

Industries – Consumer Services