Project Manager

Trueline; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

10 days PTO to start

7 paid holidays

Field equipment provided

Job summary

Trueline, a growing luxury custom home builder and artisan millwork company, is seeking a Field Project Manager to lead on-site execution of luxury custom homes and major renovations in Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan corridor.

This field-driven role focuses on field leadership, client relations, subcontractor coordination, and precise documentation, with 90% time in the field and close collaboration with in-office estimators and the company leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in residential construction
• 5+ years in field leadership (PM/Superintendent)
• Experience with high-end custom homes or renovations
• Ability to manage subcontractors, crews, schedules, materials
• Strong understanding of residential scopes and quality standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients
• Proven daily reporting, scheduling, and documentation discipline
• Ability to work onsite across Southwest Michigan/Lake Michigan corridor

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day execution of luxury custom homes and renovations from the field
• Spend 90% time on active jobsites, inspect work, identify issues early
• Coordinate schedules, subcontractors, materials, logistics
• Oversee one major home and one or two smaller renovations
• Review plans with subs to prevent issues
• Inspect quality and adherence to plans
• Maintain clear client communication via calls, texts, emails
• Present company professionally to discerning clients
• Complete accurate daily reports and project docs
• Communicate field conditions and changes to estimating team
• Coordinate with in-office Estimator for change orders and admin
• Anticipate scheduling and constructability issues to avoid delays
• Hold subs accountable for workmanship and standards
• Use mobile tech effectively while in the field
• Contribute to exceptional client experiences through responsiveness and detail

Skills

Residential construction

Project management

Field leadership

Client communication

Documentation

Daily reporting

Estimating liaison

Mobile construction tech

Tools

Construction software

Mobile devices

Job description

A growing luxury custom home builder and artisan millwork company serving Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan corridor, is seeking a Field Project Manager to join their team. This is an onsite, field-driven role for an experienced residential construction professional who can combine Superintendent-level jobsite leadership with the organization, communication, and documentation discipline of a strong Project Manager.

You'll take ownership of high-end custom homes and renovations, spending approximately 90% of your time in the field while serving as the critical link between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and the company's internal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands that custom construction requires more than keeping a schedule moving - every detail matters.

What You'll Do as the Field Project Manager:

• 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, proactively 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 rather than relying on surface-level jobsite checks
• Maintain consistent communication with clients through calls, texts, emails, meetings, and timely follow-up
• Serve as a polished, knowledgeable representative of the company when working with discerning custom-home clients
• Complete accurate same-day daily reports and maintain organized project documentation without exception
• 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

Must-Haves as the Field Project Manager:

• 10+ years of residential construction experience
• 5+ years of direct Project Manager, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership experience
• Meaningful custom home construction experience - candidates coming exclusively from production residential or commercial construction will not be the right fit
• 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

Nice-to-Haves as the Field Project Manager:

• Luxury residential construction experience
• Experience managing $1M+ custom homes or sophisticated high-end renovations
• Experience working with architects, designers, custom millwork, and specialty trades
• Previous experience balancing both Superintendent and Project Manager responsibilities
• Familiarity with the Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, or greater Michiana construction market
• Experience working for a smaller custom builder where collaboration and individual accountability are critical

The Company Offers:

• Base salary of $80,000-$100,000
• Year-end bonus opportunity
• 10 days of PTO to start, with flexibility based on candidate experience
• 7 paid holidays
• Field-driven position with technology and equipment provided to help you remain productive while onsite
• Dedicated in-office estimating support handling estimating, change orders, and much of the project's financial administration
• Manage a focused project load rather than being spread across a large number of production homes
• Opportunity to work on distinctive luxury custom homes and high-end renovations throughout Southwest Michigan
• Join a growing 12-person company with significant upcoming project activity
• Collaborative, family-oriented environment built around good people, craftsmanship, communication, and teamwork
• High level of trust and ownership for an experienced construction professional who can become a true extension of company leadership in the field