Construction Project Manager

J2T Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

PTO

Company vehicle

Job summary

J2T Recruiting’s client in Montana seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead ultra-custom residential projects from preconstruction through turnover in Big Sky and the Gallatin Valley. You will own budgets, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, owner communication, and collaborate with superintendents, engineers, architects, and owners' representatives.

The projects demand constructability focus, proactive problem solving, and steadfast leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing complex custom residential projects.
• Experience with full lifecycle of a construction project from groundbreaking through completion.
• Strong background in estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and owner communication.
• Experience managing sophisticated projects with demanding owners, architects, and consultants.
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead ultra-custom residential projects from preconstruction through final completion, owning budgets, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain project budgets while proactively tracking cost-to-complete forecasts and communicating financial updates.
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Engineers to coordinate project execution, scheduling, and weekly planning.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers to support and review estimating efforts.
• Lead owner, architect, consultant, and contractor meetings while serving as the primary communication point throughout construction.
• Review plans for constructability, value engineering opportunities, and budget alignment before construction begins.
• Manage subcontractor coordination, contract execution, change orders, and schedule impacts throughout each project.
• Conduct quarterly project reviews with leadership covering budget performance, project health, scheduling, lessons learned, and recovery plans when needed.
• Help mentor Project Engineers while contributing to continuous improvements in estimating, planning, and project delivery.

Skills

Construction PM

Complex residential projects

Budgeting

Estimating

Scheduling

Owner communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

• They've built one of the strongest reputations for luxury custom home construction in Montana, delivering some of the most architecturally complex residences in the Mountain West.
• You'll work on projects that aren't typical custom homes—they're ultra-custom residences ranging from roughly $40M-$100M, requiring exceptional planning, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Leadership gives experienced Project Managers the autonomy to own their projects while remaining available for guidance and support when needed.
• The company values quality over volume. Project Managers are trusted to focus on delivering exceptional homes rather than juggling a large number of production-style projects.
• Turnover is low, the team is collaborative, and the culture is built around professionalism, accountability, and building projects the right way.

Why This Job - Project Manager

Our client is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to support its growing portfolio of ultra-custom residential projects throughout Big Sky and the greater Gallatin Valley. This is an expansion hire driven by continued growth and several large projects currently in the pipeline.

This role is much more involved than a traditional Project Manager position. You'll oversee budgets, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, owner communication, and overall project execution from preconstruction through completion while partnering closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, architects, designers, and owners' representatives. These projects require constant collaboration and problem solving as designs continue evolving throughout construction rather than simply following completed construction documents.

One of the biggest draws of this opportunity is the complexity of the work. The homes you'll manage range from $40M-$100M, involving sophisticated architecture, custom fabrication, and high client expectations. Success comes from understanding constructability, communicating proactively, and leading projects with confidence from groundbreaking through final turnover.

The company itself is equally compelling. Leadership has built a stable, respected organization over nearly two decades while maintaining a collaborative, non-corporate culture. Project Managers are trusted to make decisions, communicate openly, and focus on building exceptional projects rather than navigating layers of bureaucracy.

If you're looking to manage some of Montana's most prestigious custom homes alongside an experienced team that values craftsmanship, transparency, and long‑term relationships, this is an exceptional opportunity.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Lead ultra-custom residential projects from preconstruction through final completion, owning budgets, estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain project budgets while proactively tracking cost-to-complete forecasts and communicating financial updates.
• Partner with Superintendents and Project Engineers to coordinate project execution, scheduling, and weekly planning.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers to support and review estimating efforts
• Lead owner, architect, consultant, and contractor meetings while serving as the primary communication point throughout construction.
• Review plans for constructability, value engineering opportunities, and budget alignment before construction begins.
• Manage subcontractor coordination, contract execution, change orders, and schedule impacts throughout each project.
• Conduct quarterly project reviews with leadership covering budget performance, project health, scheduling, lessons learned, and recovery plans when needed.
• Help mentor Project Engineers while contributing to continuous improvements in estimating, planning, and project delivery.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing complex custom residential projects
• Experience with a full lifecycle of a construction project from groundbreaking through completion.
• Strong background in estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and owner communication.
• Experience managing sophisticated projects with demanding owners, architects, and consultants.
• Experience using Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
• A mature, collaborative leadership style with strong communication skills, business acumen, and the confidence to proactively address project challenges before they become larger issues.

Where and How Much:

Location: Gallatin Valley, MT, with projects throughout Big Sky and the greater Gallatin Valley. Office-based with regular project site visits.

Compensation: $130k+ DOE, w/ discretionary performance bonus.

Benefits: 100% employer‑paid health insurance for employees and their families, 401(k) with 4% company match, generous PTO, paid holidays, and company vehicle.

Schedule: Primarily office based with 1-2 visits per week to active projects throughout Big Sky