Lead Residential Construction PM — On-Site, Own the Schedule

The Absolute; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Absolute is hiring an on-site Construction Project Manager to lead residential new construction projects in Newton/Needham, MA. You will own schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and manage logistics to free the owner's time as the company scales.

Proven PM experience in residential construction is required, with strong organization and clear communication. English is essential; Spanish/Portuguese/Russian are a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven construction project management experience.
• Residential new construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organization and follow-through—you create and drive the agenda.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• English proficiency required for job-related communication.
• Additional language skills, including Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian, are a plus.
• Meaningful commercial construction experience is a strong plus.
• Multifamily residential experience preferred.
• JobTread experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution of residential construction projects and occasional light commercial work.
• Build and manage schedules, priorities, and task lists without requiring constant oversight.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, inspections, and jobsite logistics.
• Keep projects organized in JobTread; experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software transfers well.
• Provide structured weekly updates and brief daily check-ins when needed.

Skills

Project management

Residential construction

Organization

Communication

English proficiency

Spanish

Portuguese

Russian

Commercial construction

JobTread experience

Buildertrend experience

Tools

JobTread

Buildertrend

Job description

The Absolute is hiring an on-site Construction Project Manager to lead residential new construction projects in Newton/Needham, MA. You will own schedules, coordinate subcontractors, and manage logistics to free the owner's time as the company scales.

Proven PM experience in residential construction is required, with strong organization and clear communication. English is essential; Spanish/Portuguese/Russian are a plus.