Production Manager

Moontower; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Education support

Mileage reimbursement

Company cellphone

Disability insurance

Job summary

Moontower Design & Build, an Austin-based design-build company, seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee active residential construction projects and lead the production team from pre-construction through completion.

You will keep projects on schedule and on budget, coordinate with PMs, superintendents, design and estimating, and maintain quality standards, subcontractor relationships, and clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Experience managing residential construction projects or production operations.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and field quality.
• Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, or field teams.
• Strong residential construction and building-science knowledge.
• Comfortable communicating with homeowners regarding schedules, budgets, expectations, and project challenges.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with JobTread and construction management software is a plus.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and QuickBooks Online or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee active project schedules, budgets, production forecasts, and overall construction progress.
• Meet regularly with Project Managers to review schedules, budgets, purchase orders, project priorities, and client satisfaction.
• Lead production team meetings and maintain accountability for follow-up items.
• Coach, support, and develop Project Managers and field team members.
• Coordinate jobsite reviews at key milestones to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure clients receive updates regarding schedule, budget, quality, and progress.
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Support Project Managers with escalated client, subcontractor, or vendor issues.
• Coordinate new project starts with estimating, design, purchasing, PM, and accounting.
• Maintain accurate production schedules and workflows in JobTread.
• Communicate production capacity and needs across leadership, sales, design, and estimating.
• Maintain and improve production SOPs, checklists, and quality-control processes.
• Support warranty coordination and long-term homeowner relationships as needed.
• Assist with onboarding and hiring production team members.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

Subcontractor coordination

Team development

Client communication

Leadership

Multitasking

JobTread experience

Google Workspace

Tools

JobTread

Google Workspace

QuickBooks Online

Construction management software

Job description

Moontower Design & Build

Production Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Full-Time

Craft the Home You Love; Lead the Team That Makes It Happen

Moontower Design & Build is an Austin-based design-build company bringing architecture, construction, and interior design together under one roof. Their team creates custom homes and renovations through thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and a highly detailed process.

Moontower Design & Build is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee active residential construction projects and lead the production team.

This role is responsible for keeping projects on schedule and on budget while maintaining strong standards for field execution, team performance, subcontractor relationships, and client communication. The Production Manager will work closely with the CEO, Project Managers, Superintendents, Design team, and Estimator to keep projects moving efficiently from pre-construction through completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee active project schedules, budgets, production forecasts, and overall construction progress
• Manage production capacity and resources to minimize delays and keep projects moving efficiently
• Meet regularly with Project Managers to review schedules, budgets, purchase orders, project priorities, and client satisfaction
• Lead production team meetings and maintain clear accountability for follow-up items
• Coach, support, and develop Project Managers and field team members
• Coordinate jobsite reviews at key construction milestones to maintain quality standards
• Ensure clients receive consistent updates regarding schedule, budget, quality, and project progress
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Support Project Managers with escalated client, subcontractor, or vendor issues
• Coordinate new project starts with estimating, design, purchasing, project management, and accounting
• Maintain accurate production schedules and workflows in JobTread
• Communicate production capacity, lead times, and project needs across leadership, sales, design, and estimating
• Maintain and improve production SOPs, checklists, workflows, and quality-control processes
• Support warranty coordination and long-term homeowner relationships as needed
• Assist with onboarding and hiring production team members when needed

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing residential construction projects or production operations
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and field quality
• Experience leading Project Managers, Superintendents, or field teams
• Strong residential construction and building-science knowledge
• Comfortable communicating directly with homeowners regarding schedules, budgets, expectations, and project challenges
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and priorities simultaneouslyProfessional, fair, and accountable approach to subcontractor and vendor relationships
• Experience with construction management software; JobTread experience is a plus
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and comfort using QuickBooks Online or similar systems
• Familiarity with Austin-area permitting, codes, and ordinances preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000/year
• 15 days paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• 80% company-paid health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial support for continuing education, certifications, and training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company cell phone

Why Moontower Design & Build

This is an opportunity for an experienced construction leader to help guide high-end residential projects while developing a strong production team.

Moontower values craftsmanship, teamwork, clear communication, accountability, and thoughtful collaboration. The Production Manager will play an important role in maintaining those standards across projects, clients, and the production team.

Moontower Design & Build encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.