Construction Project Manager - Residential

Lever, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee projects in Washington, DC.

You will coordinate schedules, subcontractors, materials, inspections, budgets, and quality-control activities to ensure safe, efficient completion per plans and specs. The role requires 3+ years in residential construction management, strong scheduling and communication skills, and ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of residential construction management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and construction-management software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel regularly between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction projects from planning through final walkthrough and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, inspectors, and property owners.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Schedule labor, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor job-site progress and resolve scheduling, quality, and coordination issues.
• Conduct regular site visits and verify that work meets plans, specifications, building codes, and company standards.
• Track project expenses, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and budget performance.
• Obtain and coordinate required permits and inspections.
• Identify potential delays or cost overruns and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, photographs, and change records.
• Communicate project status, delays, selections, and outstanding decisions to clients and company leadership.
• Enforce job-site safety requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Manage project punch lists, final inspections, owner walkthroughs, and warranty items.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and local officials.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Written & Verbal Communication

Travel

Leadership

Education

Construction management related degree/certification

Tools

Construction-management software

Scheduling tools

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion. This position is responsible for coordinating schedules, subcontractors, materials, inspections, budgets, and quality-control activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction projects from planning through final walkthrough and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, inspectors, and property owners.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Schedule labor, material deliveries, equipment, inspections, and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor job-site progress and resolve scheduling, quality, and coordination issues.
• Conduct regular site visits and verify that work meets plans, specifications, building codes, and company standards.
• Track project expenses, purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and budget performance.
• Obtain and coordinate required permits and inspections.
• Identify potential delays or cost overruns and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, photographs, and change records.
• Communicate project status, delays, selections, and outstanding decisions to clients and company leadership.
• Enforce job-site safety requirements and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Manage project punch lists, final inspections, owner walkthroughs, and warranty items.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and local officials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of residential construction management, superintendent, or project-management experience.
• Working knowledge of residential construction methods, building materials, plans, and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and construction-management software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel regularly between project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing new construction, renovations, additions, or multifamily residential projects.
• Experience estimating costs and reviewing subcontractor proposals.
• Familiarity with permitting and inspection processes.
• OSHA training or other construction-safety certification.
• Degree or certificate in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk active construction sites and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry construction-related materials or equipment.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of residential projects while maintaining high standards for safety, workmanship, schedule, budget, and client service.