Project Manager

A growing custom home builder specializing in beautiful lakefront homes, is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Newport, KY. This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced residential construction professional who understands how custom homes come together and can keep homeowners, vendors, purchasing, and internal teams aligned throughout the process. The right person is equal parts construction professional and people person - organized, responsive, solution-oriented, and comfortable managing the expectations that come with building highly customized $800K-$2M homes. What You'll Do as the Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction: Manage the day-to-day coordination of custom residential projects from the office Serve as a key point of contact for homeowners throughout the construction process Keep clients informed on project progress, selections, decisions, changes, and next steps Manage homeowner expectations while providing a high level of responsiveness and customer service Coordinate with the construction team, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal staff to keep projects moving Track project schedules, selections, purchases, materials, and outstanding decisions Coordinate custom finishes, colors, materials, fixtures, and other homeowner selections Help ensure client selections and project information are communicated accurately to the appropriate teams Oversee purchasing and order procurement associated with active projects Manage and support a team member responsible for procurement Anticipate project or client issues and work proactively to resolve them Maintain organized project records and ensure important details do not fall through the cracks Communicate changes, delays, material issues, and other project developments clearly and professionally Help improve project management and client communication processes as the company continues to grow Must-Haves as the Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction: Residential construction experience Strong understanding of the homebuilding process Project Management, Construction Management, or comparable project coordination experience Strong client-facing and customer service skills Excellent communication and interpersonal ability Ability to manage homeowner expectations throughout a complex construction process Strong organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and moving parts simultaneously Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take ownership when issues arise Ability to work effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and internal construction teams Ability to work full-time from the company's Newport, KY office Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager - Custom Residential Construction: Custom home building experience High-end or luxury residential construction experience Experience supporting homes in the $800K-$2M+ range Experience managing homeowner selections and finish decisions Purchasing or procurement experience Experience managing or mentoring another team member Sales-oriented or consultative client communication skills Experience working for a smaller custom builder where Project Managers wear multiple hats The Company Offers: Base salary of $80,000-$100,000, depending on experience Bonus opportunity Company credit card or reimbursement for approved business expenses Opportunity to manage highly customized residential projects typically ranging from $800K-$2M Portfolio of approximately 15-20 homes annually Stable, full-time opportunity with a growing custom home builder Highly visible role with meaningful client interaction and project ownership Opportunity to supervise and develop a procurement team member Small-team environment where strong performers can take on increasing responsibility as the company grows Please note that employer-sponsored health insurance is not currently offered #J-18808-Ljbffr Trueline