What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Food Management Search?
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-end residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This person will be responsible for driving schedules, budgets, communication, subcontractor coordination, and on-site execution while maintaining the level of quality and client service expected on luxury custom homes. The right candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in an owner-facing role across multiple custom residential projects in the Birmingham, Bloomfield, and broader Metro Detroit market.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage custom residential construction projects from kickoff through final completion
- Build and maintain project schedules, milestone plans, and short-term look-ahead timelines
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal team members
- Monitor budgets, job costs, change orders, allowances, and overall financial performance
- Lead communication with homeowners, architects, designers, and trade partners throughout the life of the project
- Ensure job sites are running efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and field conditions to identify issues before they become delays or cost overruns
- Solve field problems quickly and keep projects moving with urgency and professionalism
- Track material procurement, long-lead items, delivery timing, and installation sequencing
- Conduct regular site walks, quality-control reviews, punch-list management, and closeout coordination
- Maintain accurate documentation including schedules, meeting notes, selections, approvals, and change-order records
- Partner closely with leadership to keep clients informed and protect the overall project experience
Qualifications
- 5 years of project management experience in residential construction
- Strong preference for luxury custom home experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple active projects, schedules, budgets, and trade relationships at once
- Experience working directly with homeowners, architects, and design professionals
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, quality control, and residential field operations
- Ability to read plans, specifications, and finish details with a sharp eye for accuracy
- Strong communication skills, follow-through, and professional presence
- Ability to solve problems quickly, stay ahead of issues, and hold trades accountable
- Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and construction documentation tools
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to local Metro Detroit job sites as needed
Preferred Background
- Luxury custom residential construction experience in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, or comparable Metro Detroit submarkets
- Background with ground-up custom homes, major additions, and complex renovations
- Experience in a client-facing environment where service, communication, and craftsmanship all matter
What Success Looks Like
- Projects stay on schedule and within budget
- Clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout the build
- Subcontractors are coordinated well and held to a high standard
- Field issues are solved early before they impact quality or deadlines
- Finished homes reflect the company's reputation for craftsmanship and professionalism
Compensation
Competitive Base Salary
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurances
401k with Match