Experienced Project Manager Residential Construction

Job Description

Job Description

This position must be a highly experienced person . Must be exceptional at team development and a strong leader that is extremely detail oriented and experienced in residential construction . You must understand the i mportance of completing projects rapidly and closing projects out as well as project and inventory management.
This person needs to be highly experienced in team development, management and on time on budget focus for closing projects and bringing them to completion exceedingly well. 

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing kitchen and bath remodeling projects from the moment a proposal is confirmed through to final closeout. This role ensures that projects transition smoothly from sales to production, remain on schedule, stay within budget, and meet or exceed quality standards. The PM coordinates closely with Design Consultants (DC), Field Supervisors (FS), Installers, and the Operations team to deliver an exceptional client experience.

Core Responsibilities

1. Project Initiation

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  Receive sold proposal confirmation from the Design Consultant.

• Review proposal for completeness and accuracy prior to scheduling.

• Confirm all client material choices are finalized before proceeding.

• Communicate with DC to resolve any missing selections.

2. Measurement Preparation

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  Schedule measurement consultation, including DC and FS participation.

• Conduct Project Review Meeting (held the Monday before measurement) to review scope, drawings, material selections, and constraints.

3. Post-Measurement & Scope Development

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  Receive measurement drawings from FS.

• Build Scope of Work (SOW) and save to Buildertrend.

• Create Material Order List based on measurements and client selections.

4. Ordering & Documentation

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  Place material orders with approved suppliers.

• File order confirmations and invoices in Buildertrend.

• Update delivery estimates in the project timeline.

• Build Ordered PCA in collaboration with Ops Assistant.

• Create and distribute Gantt Chart showing estimated timeline and start date.

5. Order Tracking & Preparation

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  Track all orders and update estimated delivery dates.

• Maintain Buildertrend updates (with Ops Assistant support).

• Receive, label, and stage materials for the installer.

• Confirm all materials are received before awarding project to installer.

6. Installation Scheduling

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  Award SOW to installer and confirm labor cost.

• Schedule Pre-Construction Walk with client, FS, and installer.

• Provide FS with drawings and SOW for installer reference.

• Confirm start date with installer and client.

7. Construction Management

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  Coordinate material handoffs to installer after demo phase.

• Schedule templating and installation for third-party vendors (stone, glass) with FS and installer.

• Manage project progress in Buildertrend with daily logs, photos, and milestone tracking.

• Address issues quickly with installers, FS, or clients.

• Negotiate change order costs with installers as approved by client.

8. Project Closeout

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  Receive installer invoice and submit to finance for payment approval (attach SOW and invoice).

• Build Finished PCA with Ops Assistant.

• Confirm installer payment is issued.

• Close the project in Buildertrend.

Key Tools & Documentation

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  Buildertrend – project documentation, orders, logs, photos, timelines.

• Gantt Chart – client-facing project timeline.

• Proposal & SOW – base scope and cost control documents.

• PCA (Pre-Construction Agreement) – ordered and finished versions for tracking.

Qualifications

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  3+ years of project management experience in remodeling, construction, or related industries.

• Proficient in project management software (Buildertrend preferred).

• Strong organizational, scheduling, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and quality standards.

• Ability to build rapport with clients, trade partners, and internal team members.

Performance Expectations

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  Maintain 95%+ on-time project start rate .

• Deliver projects within budget and agreed timelines .

• Achieve 4.8+ star client satisfaction ratings .

Ensure all Buildertrend documentation is updated in real time.