Project Manager

Associated Housewrights; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Bonus earning potential

Workwear allowance

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Associated Housewrights in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee residential construction projects, including new homes and remodels. The role is hands-on and requires expertise in managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of the construction process, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential construction project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry, estimating, scheduling, and construction processes.
• Highly organized and self-motivated problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential construction projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Tools

Project management tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Housewrights is a premier residential design-build firm delivering high-quality new homes, additions, and remodeling projects throughout south-central Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on an exceptional design process, a seamless construction experience, and a team of personable, professional experts. We’re looking to add an experienced Project Manager to our team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role, the heartbeat of our construction operations and ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and delivering outstanding results.

This is an in-office, field-based position working closely with our team, clients, and job sites (not remote).

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay + benefits (health, dental, PTO, and more)
• Bonus earning potential
• Monday–Friday schedule — no nights or weekends
• Workwear & continuing education allowance
• Team-oriented environment working alongside Project Managers and Carpenters
• Supportive culture with growth potential where your contributions are valued

What You’ll Do

• Manage residential construction projects (new homes, additions, remodels) from start to finish
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and timelines
• Prepare and manage estimates, contracts, and change orders
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and ensure a great experience
• Collaborate with designers, architects, and internal teams
• Coordinate carpenters, subcontractors, and trade partners
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite
• Ensure quality standards, code compliance, and proper documentation
• Proactively solve problems to keep projects on track and on budget

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of residential construction project management experience
• Strong knowledge of carpentry, estimating, scheduling, and construction processes
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable
• Self‑motivated problem solver able to manage multiple projects
• Comfortable with project management tools and scheduling software

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a challenging, rewarding role where you can take ownership of projects and deliver exceptional homes, we’d love to hear from you.

Housewrights is an equal opportunity employer.