Luxury Field Project Manager – Custom Homes

Trueline Talent; Decatur (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

PTO

7 paid holidays

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Trueline Talent's client is a growing luxury custom home builder and artisan millwork company serving Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan corridor. They seek a Field Project Manager to lead onsite execution of luxury homes and renovations, spending most time in the field and coordinating between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the internal team.

The role demands 10+ years in residential construction and strong PM/Superintendent leadership, with exceptional detail, communication, and field

Qualifications

• 10+ years of residential construction experience.
• 5+ years of direct Project Manager, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership experience.
• Meaningful custom home construction experience.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, crews, schedules, materials, and multiple phases of residential construction.
• Strong understanding of residential construction scopes, sequencing, plans, and quality standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify problems before the next trade arrives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with consistent follow-through.
• Professional presence and ability to communicate confidently with high-end homeowners.
• Strong computer and technology proficiency, including the ability to maintain accurate project documentation from the field.
• Demonstrated discipline around daily reporting, scheduling, documentation, and project organization.
• Self-directed mindset with the ability to make sound decisions without constant oversight.
• Ability to work onsite throughout Southwest Michigan and the Harbor Country/Lake Michigan corridor.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of luxury custom homes and high-end residential renovations from the field.
• Spend approximately 90% of your time on active jobsites, inspecting work and identifying issues before they impact subsequent trades.
• Manage project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, materials, site logistics, and overall field coordination.
• Typically oversee one major custom home alongside one or two smaller or less complex renovation projects.
• Review plans and scopes thoroughly so subcontractors understand critical details, expectations, and potential problem areas before work begins.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to plans.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients through calls, texts, emails, meetings, and timely follow-up.
• Serve as a polished representative of the company when working with discerning custom-home clients.
• Complete accurate same-day daily reports and maintain organized project documentation.
• Communicate project information, field conditions, and potential changes back to the internal estimating team.
• Coordinate closely with the in-office Estimator, who manages estimating, change orders, and the primary financial administration of projects.
• Anticipate scheduling, material, subcontractor, and constructability issues before they become project delays.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for workmanship, schedules, cleanliness, and project standards.
• Use mobile technology and construction software effectively while remaining actively engaged on the jobsite.
• Help create an exceptional construction experience for clients through responsiveness, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Skills

Residential construction

Project leadership

Communication skills

Self-direction

Tools

Construction software

Job description

Trueline Talent's client is a growing luxury custom home builder and artisan millwork company serving Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan corridor. They seek a Field Project Manager to lead onsite execution of luxury homes and renovations, spending most time in the field and coordinating between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the internal team.

The role demands 10+ years in residential construction and strong PM/Superintendent leadership, with exceptional detail, communication, and field