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Construction Project Manager - Residential
Job in
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-10-04
Listing for:
Lever, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
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Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager, Building & Residential Construction, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion. This position is responsible for coordinating schedules, subcontractors, materials, inspections, budgets, and quality-control activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plans and specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Manage residential construction projects from planning through final walkthrough and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, inspectors, and property owners.
- Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
- Schedule labor, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, and subcontractor activities.
- Monitor job-site progress and resolve scheduling, quality, and coordination issues.
- Conduct regular site visits and verify that work meets plans, specifications, building codes, and company standards.
- Track project expenses, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and budget performance.
- Obtain and coordinate required permits and inspections.
- Identify potential delays or cost overruns and develop corrective action plans.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, photographs, and change records.
- Communicate project status, delays, selections, and outstanding decisions to clients and company leadership.
- Enforce job-site safety requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Manage project punch lists, final inspections, owner walkthroughs, and warranty items.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and local officials.
- Three or more years of residential construction management, superintendent, or project-management experience.
- Working knowledge of residential construction methods, building materials, plans, and building codes.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
- Strong scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and construction-management software.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel regularly between project sites.
- Experience managing new construction, renovations, additions, or multifamily residential projects.
- Experience estimating costs and reviewing subcontractor proposals.
- Familiarity with permitting and inspection processes.
- OSHA training or other construction-safety certification.
- Degree or certificate in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven surfaces.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry construction-related materials or equipment.
The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of residential projects while maintaining high standards for safety, workmanship, schedule, budget, and client service.
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