Project Manager

Job Title: Residential Construction Project Manager

Location: Belmont, MA

Reports to: Project Executive 

Position Overview:

The Residential Construction Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of residential construction projects, managing both the strategic and operational aspects of each project. The Project Manager will oversee project teams, collaborate with clients, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion of residential construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership:

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of residential construction projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with project teams including Construction Managers, Assistant Project Managers, foreman, carpenters and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders.

Budget & Financial Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that budgets are controlled, and projects stay within financial parameters.
• Review and approve subcontractor estimates, contracts, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Create change orders to update the budget as needed.
• Review and approve all invoices ensuring they adhere to the project budget and contracted terms with subcontractors.  
• Track and report on financial progress, identifying potential financial risks and implementing solutions to Clients and project teams. 
• Track and report on financial progress to the Project Executive on a weekly basis.

Schedule Management:

• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Track and report on schedule progress to the Project Executive on a weekly basis. 
• Review and update the project team on schedule progress and any potential schedule delays. 

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure that all construction work meets the required quality standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to verify adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Manage the permitting and approval process to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 

Team Management & Development:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to assistant project managers and other team members.
• Organize and lead internal project meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Ensure proper allocation of resources, managing labor, equipment, and materials for maximum efficiency.
• This role requires the ability to manage project teams, which includes individuals with diverse personalities and skill sets.
• Risk Management & Problem Solving:

1. Identify potential risks (financial, legal, or safety-related) and take proactive steps to mitigate them with approval from management.
2. Resolve issues promptly, whether related to project delivery, client relations, or personnel.
3. Manage and address any claims, disputes, or delays with contractors, vendors, and clients with approval from management.

Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with clients, architects, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure client satisfaction by providing regular updates on project status, addressing concerns, and meeting expectations.
• This position requires regular meetings with the Project Executive and other members of management to provide updates on project status to internal and external teams.
• Assist in the development of proposals and bids for new projects.
• Help cultivate relationships with potential clients, contractors, and industry partners to expand the company’s business.



Client meeting oversight:

• Schedule a biweekly site meeting with the project team to prepare for the biweekly client meeting. 
• Attend and/or chair the biweekly site meetings with the Clients as required. 
• Apply detailed and hands-on knowledge of project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure that the following items are completed before the meeting:
• The schedule is properly updated and reflects current information.
• The financial report is updated and ready for distribution.
• The current invoices are paid and unpaid bills are followed up on.
• The meeting notes are up to date and action items from the last meeting have been completed.
• Any new work or change orders have been created and are ready for review at the meeting.
• All design questions are captured in the meeting minutes for discussion with the design team and owners. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3 of experience in construction project management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction processes, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with local building codes, permitting, and regulatory requirements in the Greater Boston area.
• Proficiency in, and/or ability to learn, construction management software (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, Bluebeam, etc.). 

Compensation: 

• Competitive hourly rate (Average of $90k-$150k per year commensurate with experience) 
• Performance-based bonuses 
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan available
• Vehicle stipend 
• Vacation package
• Company cell phone and laptop
• 40 Hours sick time.