Project Manager (Baltimore)

Project Manager- Baltimore, MD

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a respected custom homebuilder in the Baltimore area to identify an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of custom residential construction projects. This individual will play a key role in managing projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality craftsmanship, financial performance, schedule adherence, and an exceptional client experience.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of residential construction, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively coordinate clients, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Oversee multiple custom homebuilding projects throughout various stages of construction, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules, proactively addressing potential delays and coordinating resources to keep projects on track.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accurate execution of project requirements.
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, schedules, and daily field reports in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a consistent presence on active jobsites to monitor progress, address challenges, and ensure work meets project specifications and expectations.

Client Relations & Communication

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the construction process, providing timely updates on project schedules, progress, and important milestones.
• Establish clear expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Manage client-requested changes by coordinating revised scopes, pricing, schedules, and associated documentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members.

Budget Management & Cost Control

• Maintain a thorough understanding of project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial performance throughout the construction process.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability through effective resource allocation, purchasing, subcontractor negotiations, and schedule management.
• Prepare and maintain accurate budget analysis reports and communicate project financial performance during internal reviews.
• Review, approve, and code vendor invoices in accordance with company procedures, ensuring costs align with completed work and established budgets.
• Evaluate pricing, negotiate costs, and proactively address potential budget variances.

Subcontractor & Trade Partner Management

• Coordinate the selection, buyout, and management of subcontractors and trade partners, ensuring scopes of work, pricing, and scheduling expectations are clearly defined.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and manage change orders associated with project or client-requested modifications.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure adherence to project schedules, quality standards, safety expectations, and contractual requirements.

Field & Personnel Coordination

• Oversee and coordinate field personnel, including site supervisors, carpenters, and other labor resources as required by project needs.
• Plan and schedule labor, materials, and equipment to support efficient project execution.
• Communicate construction plans, project updates, and changing priorities clearly to field teams and trade partners.
• Ensure accurate and consistent completion of daily field reports and maintain documentation of project progress.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and professional working environment across all project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in construction project management, preferably within custom homebuilding or high-end residential construction.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, building codes, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost control, subcontractor buyout, contract negotiations, and change order management.
• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management software; experience with Buildertrend or similar platforms is beneficial.
• Professional demeanor with a commitment to client satisfaction, quality craftsmanship, and accountability.
• Ability to maintain a consistent jobsite presence and respond to time-sensitive project needs when necessary.