Residential Construction Project Manager

Residential Construction Project Manager

This is a hands‑on field position responsible for managing residential construction projects from pre‑construction handoff through final completion and client turnover.

The ideal candidate has strong residential construction knowledge, understands proper construction sequencing, can effectively manage subcontractors and crews, communicates professionally with clients, and takes full ownership of keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and built to OSSC Construction’s quality standards.

Take ownership of assigned projects from the initial project handoff through final completion.

Review the approved contract, scope of work, plans, specifications, selections, budget, and project schedule before construction begins.

Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and overall project conditions.

Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules for each assigned project.

Coordinate the proper sequence of trades and construction activities to prevent unnecessary delays.

Ensure labor, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and inspections are properly coordinated.

Identify potential problems early and develop solutions before they affect the project schedule or budget.

Maintain detailed documentation of project progress, site conditions, decisions, and issues.

Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal construction crews.

Clearly communicate scopes of work, schedules, expectations, and project requirements to each trade.

Verify subcontractors understand their complete scope before beginning work.

Hold subcontractors and crews accountable for quality, schedule, cleanliness, and completion of their assigned work.

Inspect completed work before approving it as complete.

Identify deficient or incomplete work and ensure corrections are completed promptly.

Coordinate subcontractor callbacks, corrections, and punch‑list work when necessary.

Maintain strong professional relationships with subcontractors while protecting the company’s project requirements and standards.

Create and continuously manage project schedules from start through completion.

Confirm upcoming subcontractors, inspections, deliveries, and material requirements in advance.

Maintain look‑ahead schedules to prevent downtime between trades.

Track project milestones and immediately address items that could cause delays.

Communicate schedule changes to the appropriate team members and clients.

Take ownership of keeping assigned projects moving forward and completing them within the established timeline.

Understand the approved project budget and monitor project costs throughout construction.

Review subcontractor pricing and project expenses against established budgets.

Identify potential cost overruns before commitments are made whenever possible.

Coordinate with the estimating and management teams when additional or unforeseen work is discovered.

Ensure additional work outside the contracted scope is properly documented before proceeding.

Help protect project profitability through proper planning, scheduling, purchasing, and subcontractor management.

Review invoices, subcontractor bills, and project expenses for accuracy when required.

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the construction phase.

Maintain professional, proactive, and consistent communication with homeowners.

Provide clients with regular updates regarding project progress, upcoming work, inspections, selections, and scheduling.

Address client questions and concerns professionally and work toward timely resolutions.

Clearly distinguish between contracted work and additional work requested by the client.

Communicate potential delays, unforeseen conditions, or project issues promptly rather than waiting for the client to discover them.

Maintain a professional client experience throughout construction.

Inspect work throughout each phase of construction rather than waiting until project completion.

Verify installations are…