Senior Residential Construction Operations Manager

Position Description:

Airoom, Chicagolands premier design/build firm, is seeking a highly experienced and operationally driven Senior Production Manager with strong project management background (PMP Preferred) to oversee the seamless execution of 5-7 superintendents and 25-40 concurrent high-end residential construction project sites. This role demands a structured, process-oriented manager who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient project workflows, superintendent accountability, staffing requirements, and on-time, high-quality project delivery.

Job Requirements Proven track record of managing multiple field superintendents across a higher volume of job sites, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently met. Daily oversight of project scheduling, construction milestones, weekly homeowners satisfaction rates, client expectations, subcontractors contact, as well as superintendent performance utilizing PM software (Buildertrend or equivalent). Proven ability to manage multiple superintendents and job sites simultaneously from design inception to issuance of final inspections. Proven ability to intelligently manage within a larger office staff environment including purchasing and estimating staff, architects and designers, and administrators. Experience in hiring and managing superintendents and sub contractors and maintaining proper staffing requirements for the project backlog. Ability to tactfully interact with clients reviewing their construction plans, design and construction issues and solving problems regularly to support the construction superintendent team as required. Ability to communicate and manage multiple sub-contractors, vendors, and clients at one time with leadership and resolve. Qualifications PMP certification or equal preferred with 15+ years of industry experience including some residential construction and 10 years of experience in production hiring, training and management of field staff using systems and project management software to track higher amounts of concurrent projects. Proficient with all phases of construction for high end big ticket residential remodeling and luxury custom homes. Managing field superintendents and staff : 3 years (Preferred) Bachelors degree or 2-year associates degree preferred.

Soft Skills & Work Style Early riser who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Highly disciplined, detail-oriented, and organized with a process-driven mindset. Routine-oriented professional who embraces and enforces structured workflows. Trusts but verifies ensures accountability and thorough project oversight. Customer satisfaction is everything proactive in resolving issues and ensuring an excellent homeowner experience. Even keeled steady personality who is driven by process, organization and solving daily blocking and tackling issues.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with an attractive bonus inventive program. Current team members earn $130K - $180K+ bonuses and benefits annually. Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, On-Site Fitness Center, Paid Vacation and Personal Time Off. Job Type: Full-time 70% Office, 30% Field (Visiting jobsites)

Compensation details: 130000-180000 Yearly Salary

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