Project Manager

Gordon James; Maple Plain (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

401k + company match

Discretionary profit sharing

Paid time off (unlimited w/approval)

Job summary

Gordon James in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead luxury custom home builds and renovations from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring craftsmanship, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget. You will coordinate with clients, architects, and designers, manage schedules, crews and vendors, and mentor junior project staff while upholding the firm's high standards.

This role offers a high-touch, concierge client experience and opportunities to shape signature

Qualifications

• 100% buy-in to Gordon James Mission & Core Values.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in technology and software (Microsoft Suite, Buildertrend, etc.).
• Financial discipline and job cost control.
• Ability to develop and follow through on a construction schedule.
• Ability to support & set clear expectations with subcontractors and hold them accountable without burning bridges.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, architects, and designers during planning and estimating phases.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and budgets for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop detailed project schedules and sequencing plans.
• Participate in value engineering while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Oversee all phases of construction for multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality and performance.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Maintain strict adherence to project budgets, schedules, and scope.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the build process.
• Provide proactive communication, updates, and solutions.
• Ensure a high-touch, concierge-level client experience consistent with luxury expectations.
• Track and manage project budgets, cost reports, and change orders.
• Approve invoices and ensure accurate job costing.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Enforce high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Conduct walkthroughs and punch list processes to ensure flawless delivery.
• Uphold company reputation for excellence in luxury construction.
• Work closely with internal teams including estimating, design, and leadership.
• Mentor assistant project managers or field staff as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with trusted subcontractors and trade partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Budget & cost control

Project scheduling

Leadership/mentoring

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Buildertrend

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the execution of high-end custom home builds and renovation projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through final delivery, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Pre-Construction

• Collaborate with clients, architects, and designers during planning and estimating phases
• Review construction documents, specifications, and budgets for completeness and accuracy
• Develop detailed project schedules and sequencing plans
• Participate in value engineering while maintaining design intent and quality standards

Project Execution

• Oversee all phases of construction for multiple concurrent projects
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality and performance
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Maintain strict adherence to project budgets, schedules, and scope

Client Experience

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the build process
• Provide proactive communication, updates, and solutions
• Ensure a high-touch, concierge-level client experience consistent with luxury expectations
• Track and manage project budgets, cost reports, and change orders
• Approve invoices and ensure accurate job costing
• Identify and mitigate financial risks throughout the project lifecycle

Quality & Craftsmanship

• Enforce high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Conduct walkthroughs and punch list processes to ensure flawless delivery?"
  
• Uphold company reputation for excellence in luxury construction
• Work closely with internal teams including estimating, design, and leadership
• Mentor assistant project managers or field staff as needed
• Foster strong relationships with trusted subcontractors and trade partners

Qualifications

• 100% buy-in to the Gordon James Mission & Core Values(see below)
• Exceptional communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficiency in technology and software (Microsoft Suite, Buildertrend, etc.)
• Financial discipline and job cost control.
• Ability to develop and follow through on a construction schedule.
• Ability to support & set clear expectations with subcontractors and hold them accountable without burning bridges.
• Bachelors Degree preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• 401k + company match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Paid time off(unlimited w/approval) and holidays

Why Join Us

• Work on distinctive, architecturally significant homes in the Twin Cities
• Be part of a growing, design-focused builder with a strong reputation
• Collaborate with top-tier clients, architects, and designers
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a tight-knit, high-performing team

Our Mission

To be a builder with exceptional process that creates lasting friendships with every project.