Site Manager-High End Residential Homes

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Northern Utah
Company: Peterson Builders

We are expanding our footprint in Northern Utah and searching for a skilled Site Manager to join our experienced team.

Peterson Builders has established itself as a leader in precision-crafted homes and client satisfaction. As demand for our work continues to grow, we are adding top-tier talent to support our evolving portfolio of custom luxury residential projects. Our success comes from a deep-rooted passion for excellence, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to building homes and relationships that stand the test of time.

Your Role

As a Site Manager, you will oversee day-to-day field operations and ensure every detail of construction meets our uncompromising standards of quality, safety, and craftsmanship. You will be the eyes and ears of the project on-site—coordinating trades, enforcing schedules, monitoring quality, and proactively solving issues before they become problems. This role is central to delivering a seamless client experience while maintaining strong relationships with architects, designers, trade partners, and our internal team.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee daily site operations from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field staff.
• Enforce site safety standards and compliance with all regulations.
• Monitor project quality, craftsmanship, and adherence to plans/specs.
• Maintain the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met.
• Communicate daily updates with project managers and stakeholders.
• Resolve on-site issues quickly to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Conduct quality control checks at key stages of construction.
• Oversee site logistics, deliveries, and material handling.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites.
• Support client walkthroughs and ensure the build process is transparent.
• Document progress with daily logs, photos, and reports.
• Act as a field leader who motivates, mentors, and holds trades accountable.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a detail-oriented builder who thrives in the field and takes pride in managing the construction of luxury custom homes. You’re someone who values craftsmanship, collaboration, and client satisfaction—and who can balance high standards with practical problem solving.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of site management or superintendent experience on custom or luxury residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple trades.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with project management software and digital reporting tools.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

What We Offer

We believe that great people deserve to be supported by great benefits. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary range: $100,000 – $115,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonuses tied to company success
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Health insurance stipend allowance
• 8 paid holidays and 15 days PTO first year (expanding with tenure)
• Optional supplemental coverage plans

Who We Are

For nearly five decades, Peterson Builders has been crafting custom homes in Northern Utah—primarily in Summit, Davis, Weber, and Morgan counties. We are known for our dedication to quality, our close-knit company culture, and our lasting relationships with both clients and collaborators. Every home we build is a reflection of our core values: Professional Discipline, Built Accountable, Integrity First

We don’t just build houses—we build relationships and homes that last for generations.