Project Manager – Residential Construction

The role

This Project Manager oversees the progress of multiple residential construction projects. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects stay on track.

What you will do

• Manage residential construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed construction schedules.
• Oversee project budgets, review subcontractor bids, and track costs.
• Coordinate with the Director of Construction, Design Manager, and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Track project milestones, permitting progress, material availability, and client selections.
• Monitor change orders and their impact on costs and timelines.
• Maintain project information and documentation within project management software.
• Participate in internal project meetings and provide status updates.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager regarding client selections and design decisions.

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience
• Direct experience managing residential construction projects
• Proven ability to manage construction schedules, budgets, subcontractor bids, and project progress
• Strong understanding of residential construction processes, building phases, terminology, and workflows
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams
• Ability to track project costs, identify budget variances, and manage change orders
• Experience using construction project management software such as Buildertrend, Procore, CoConstruct, Jobber, or similar platforms
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-up skills
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Comfortable working full-time (40 hours per week) in the U.S. Central Time business hours

Nice to have

• Previous experience with custom single-family home construction or high-value residential builds
• Experience working with residential construction companies, including larger home builders or semi-custom builders
• Hands-on construction or building trades experience
• Familiarity with residential design processes, architectural plans, client selections, and construction specifications
• Experience reviewing construction estimates, subcontractor proposals, and scopes of work
• Relevant project management certifications, professional training, or construction-related education
• Experience improving operational workflows and developing SOPs for construction teams

About the company

The client is a custom home builder based in Minnesota, specializing in high-quality residential construction projects. They operate with a small, collaborative team focusing on building custom homes.