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Construction Project Manager - Residential

Priority Patient Transport
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion. This position is responsible for coordinating schedules, subcontractors, materials, inspections, budgets, and quality-control activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage residential construction projects from planning through final walkthrough and closeout.

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.

  • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, inspectors, and property owners.

  • Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.

  • Schedule labor, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, and subcontractor activities.

  • Monitor job-site progress and resolve scheduling, quality, and coordination issues.

  • Conduct regular site visits and verify that work meets plans, specifications, building codes, and company standards.

  • Track project expenses, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and budget performance.

  • Obtain and coordinate required permits and inspections.

  • Identify potential delays or cost overruns and develop corrective action plans.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, photographs, and change records.

  • Communicate project status, delays, selections, and outstanding decisions to clients and company leadership.

  • Enforce job-site safety requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas.

  • Manage project punch lists, final inspections, owner walkthroughs, and warranty items.

  • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and local officials.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three or more years of residential construction management, superintendent, or project-management experience.

  • Working knowledge of residential construction methods, building materials, plans, and building codes.

  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

  • Strong scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and construction-management software.

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

  • Ability to travel regularly between project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing new construction, renovations, additions, or multifamily residential projects.

  • Experience estimating costs and reviewing subcontractor proposals.

  • Familiarity with permitting and inspection processes.

  • OSHA training or other construction-safety certification.

  • Degree or certificate in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven surfaces.

  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

  • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.

  • Ability to occasionally lift and carry construction-related materials or equipment.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of residential projects while maintaining high standards for safety, workmanship, schedule, budget, and client service.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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