Residential Project Manager (Future Field Operations Director)

Job Title: Residential Project Manager (Future Field Operations Director) - Signing Bonus

Rate: $70,000 - $80,000 Project Bonus

Duration: Full Time

Experience: 5 years Residential construction & renovation

Location: Chicago

This Role is a GREAT Fit if: 

• You embody or are eager to develop our QB Leadership Traits - https://sites.google.com/qualitybuilders.com/qbleadershiptraits/home
• You approach challenges with a growth-focused and entrepreneurial mindset
• You’re excited to build and improve systems, not just follow them
• You take extreme ownership & hold yourself accountable
• You feel confident using technology and bring creativity to problem solving

This job is perfect for you if:

• You are relentless in expecting an exceptional product. Quality is in our name!
• You understand that issues constantly come up in renovation and embrace problem solving.
• You will implement processes & systems to continuously hone our project management process.
• You understand how Project Management systems work (BuilderTrend experience is a bonus).

QB is a team (us & we, not I & me) focused company living & making decisions based on our 5 core values:

1. Do the right thing (integrity)
2. Speak up (courage)
3. 100% Visibility (transparency)
4. Be Different (uniqueness)
5. Embrace Constant Change (Growth)

The most important attribute QB is searching for is someone that is looking to learn & grow through change & challenges.  

Check out our VISION to learn more about where we are headed.

https://www.qualitybuilders.com/our-vision

Job Description:

Quality Builders is looking for a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join our team. You are responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily field operations on our residential projects ranging from $50k to $2M in value. Many of our projects are complex (additions and basement digdowns) and NOT typical kitchen and bath renovations. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure that construction activities are performed safely, efficiently, held to the highest level of quality and in accordance with buildings & project plans.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee & direct daily operations on multiple project sites. REQUIRE A CLEAN JOB SITE!
• Supervise and manage construction crews/subcontractors, monitoring progress, and providing direction to ensure the efficient execution of work.
• Research, interview, and onboard new subcontractors
• Work closely with the Project Manager and other team members to ensure project timelines and budgets are met. Provide input on scheduling, planning, and resource allocation.
• Review schedules and hold subcontractors accountable for timelines
• Proactively identify potential delays, quality risks and change orders
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, and management of materials and supplies onsite - ensure that nothing is wasted and reuse & recycle materials if possible.
• Submit daily reports using project management software reporting daily site activities, including labor hours, materials used, and any incidents or delays that occur.
• Implement and create new ideas and processes at the project sites 
• Promote a strong safety culture on site by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety meetings, and reporting safety violations. 

Experience: 5 years Residential construction & renovation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations. Great oral communicator that speaks the “same construction language” as subcontractors and city inspectors
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and drive to deliver a quality product every time.  
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., BuilderTrend) and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with additions and basement digdowns is a bonus
• Spanish speaking is a bonus