Project Manager - Residential Remodeling & Construction

Neil Kelly Company is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to join our design/build remodeling team. We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical skill, genuine curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and coworkers. If you thrive in a setting where people support one another, take ownership, and communicate well, you’ll feel right at home here.

Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client care, Neil Kelly has grown into a nationally recognized remodeling leader known for award-winning design, innovative building practices, and exceptional craftsmanship. We are a certified B Corporation and have been named one of Oregon’s 100 Best Green Workplaces. We offer a friendly, team-based environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

What Your Day Will Look Like

You’ll coordinate and manage high-end residential remodeling projects from start to finish. This includes scheduling, meeting with clients, supervising carpenters, working with trade partners, and collaborating closely with designers and other team members. You will handle estimating, job costing, quality control, and field/office coordination.
 This role is ideal for someone who is organized, personable, tech-savvy, resourceful, and experienced in residential construction project management.

Regular travel between jobsites is required. Project Managers must have a good driving record, provide their own vehicle, and carry insurance.

Skills You Have

• At least 2 years of project management experience in residential construction/remodeling
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; however, education/experience in housing, construction, architectural design, cost estimating, specification writing, or permit procurement will be considered
• Ability to lead complex construction projects and coordinate the work of others
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and job-costing abilities
• High-level customer service and communication skills, including client relationship building and conflict resolution
• Proficiency with computers; Salesforce or similar CRM experience a plus
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented culture

Things We Can Teach You

• Neil Kelly processes, systems, and project workflows
• Daily support and guidance from a highly collaborative team of professionals

As a Project Manager at Neil Kelly, You Will

• Serve as the production team lead—facilitating communication with designers, clients, trade contractors, and internal partners
• Oversee and coach field personnel, including performance management and training
• Coordinate on-site layout and readiness for trade contractors
• Participate in team estimating and review project specifications and cost breakdowns
• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project
• Monitor and manage project costs, budgets, and financial tracking
• Approve trade invoices, material orders, and timesheets
• Ensure completion of all inspections and closeout requirements
• Maintain site and team safety standards, including quarterly safety inspections
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program).
• Flexible spending & health savings accounts.
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Long-term disability & life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• $400/month vehicle stipend
• Optional benefits like Short-Term Disability, Legal Shield, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Base salary is $5000/month commission with a training salary for the first 9 months as you ramp up. Commissions are earned during the training period and ongoing thereafter. Established Project Managers typically earn $90,000–$200,000 annually, with the average exceeding $100,000 per year.

This role serves the Portland metro area and is not remote. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Portland, OR, or be willing to relocate by their start date.

Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace. 

Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role

To learn more about Neil Kelly, please visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/