Residential Remodeling Project Manager

Job description:

Job OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Project Manager to lead and oversee complex construction projects from inception to completion. This role demands a proactive leader with exceptional organizational skills, capable of coordinating multiple teams, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive construction site experience, strong technical knowledge, and proficiency with industry-standard construction management software. Join us to drive impactful projects that shape communities and infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on execution excellence, gross profit protection, and predictable outcomes, not volume at all costs. Our operating philosophy is Better Over Bigger, jobs done exceptionally well.

Project Delivery & Execution

• Manage residential remodeling projects from pre-construction through completion
• Review scopes of work, plans, selections, and contracts for accuracy and execution readiness
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in Buildertrend
• Coordinate inspections, subcontractors, labor, and material deliveries
• Identify and resolve hidden conditions common in remodels
• Ensure compliance with residential building codes, permits, and safety standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites, especially in occupied homes

Client Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners throughout the project
• Provide clear, consistent updates on progress, schedule, and upcoming work
• Manage expectations without giving away scope or margin
• Ensure all client communications, approvals, selections, and changes are documented in Buildertrend
• Partner with leadership on invoice reviews and payment tracking as needed

Financial & Job Cost Control

• Maintain or exceed company gross profit targets on all projects
• Control budgets, job costing, and labor hours
• Review job cost reports weekly and address variances immediately
• Price, document, and secure approval for all change orders prior to execution
• Ensure all scope changes are properly billed and collected
• Complete projects within ±3–10% of approved budgets

Scheduling & Productivity

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date Buildertrend schedules
• Reduce schedule overruns, downtime, and trade stacking
• Hold subcontractors accountable to agreed timelines and scope
• Complete projects on or ahead of schedule whenever possible

Buildertrend & Documentation Standards

Buildertrend is the single source of truth for all projects.

The Project Manager is responsible for:

• Daily time tracking (clock in/out and correct job & cost code assignment)
• Accurate daily labor allocation across all active jobs
• Reviewing Daily Logs every workday for:
• Manpower
• Work performed
• Weather and site conditions
• Photos and notes
• Correcting missing or inaccurate entries immediately
• Maintaining job documentation, photos, schedules, purchase orders, and change orders
• Confirming subcontractor schedules and material deliveries through Buildertrend

Quality, Safety & Close-Out

• Enforce company quality standards and safety policies
• Minimize rework and warranty issues through proper planning and execution
• Achieve high first-pass inspection approval rates
• Track punch lists and ensure timely close-out
• Deliver a professional, clean, and complete final product to the homeowner
• Verify Subcontractors are properly vetted

Leadership & Culture Expectations - Better Over Bigger

• Prioritize doing fewer projects exceptionally well
• Focus on predictable outcomes, strong financial margins, and consistent execution
• Improve efficiency through process refinement, not workload expansion

Process Improvement

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or breakdowns in workflows
• Propose and help implement improvements to scheduling, documentation, and communication
• Use Buildertrend data and reporting to support continuous improvement
• Standardize best practices across projects

Training & Accountability

• Coach foremen, subcontractors, and field crews on expectations and standards
• Reinforce accurate documentation, time tracking, and scope control
• Lead by example in organization, professionalism, and ownership
• Make decisions with long-term improvement in mind, not short-term volume

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Gross profit targets consistently met or exceeded
• Minimal rework, warranty issues, or disputes
• Clean, well-documented jobs with strong client satisfaction
• Predictable schedules and controlled labor hours
• Clear communication internally and externally

Required Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Proven Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Leadership experience
• Technical savvy, including Google Office Suite, HubSpot, and Buildertrend
• Accountability and inclusive leadership
• Great at developing others

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Health Plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck

Experience:

• Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Residential construction: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elizabethton, TN 37643

Salary : $76,000 - $100,000