Junior Project Manager

Job Title: On-site Junior Project Manager (JR PM)

Location: Painesville, Ohio

Salary: $60,000 – $65,000

Company Overview:

Our client is a residential construction company focused on building townhomes and single-family homes in Painesville, Ohio. They emphasize quality construction, attention to detail, and strong client relationships while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support multiple active construction projects. This field-heavy role is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional with 1–3 years of experience in residential construction or project coordination. The Junior PM will oversee daily jobsite activities, coordinate subcontractors, track project progress, and ensure high-quality delivery for clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily construction activities across multiple active jobsites - primarily on construction sites (local)
• Update schedules, logs, and documentation in BuilderTrend or similar project management software.
• Conduct daily jobsite visits to monitor progress and address issues.
• Schedule subcontractors and trades to maintain workflow.
• Conduct walkthroughs, inspections, punch lists, and warranty follow-ups.
• Review purchase orders and assist with basic cost tracking.
• Coordinate and schedule city/county inspections.
• Provide weekly project status updates to clients.
• Maintain accurate project records and communication notes.
• Walk jobs with clients during key stages of the build.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in residential construction, project coordination, or related field.
• Comfortable working on jobsites daily.
• Proficiency in BuilderTrend or similar project management software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable construction environment.
• Driver’s license, clean record and ability to use a company truck for jobsite travel.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• In-office day on Tuesdays for team updates, warranty reviews, and project planning.

Benefits: Health insurance (65% covered by company), 401(k) with 4% match, 3 weeks paid PTO, paid holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Day), company truck with mileage reimbursement, computer provided.

Why Join Our Client:

This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a hands-on, collaborative residential construction company. Candidates will gain exposure to project management across multiple projects and have the potential to advance to senior builder or PM roles over time.