Project Manager

Trueline Talent; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Additional benefits

Stable established organization

Close-knit culture

Ownership of distinctive homes

Job summary

Trueline Talent's client in the Madison, WI area is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Custom Home Construction. You will own high-end residential projects, keep homeowners and trade partners aligned, and see homes through from contract to completion.

Responsibilities include leading projects from pre-construction to warranty, building schedules, coordinating trades, and ensuring safety and quality. Buildertrend proficiency and a collaborative, detail‑oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential construction experience (custom home/build)
• Strong ability to read plans and anticipate construction challenges
• Excellent communication and coordination across homeowners, trades, and internal teams
• Commitment to quality, safety, and schedule adherence

Responsibilities

• Lead custom residential projects from pre-construction through final walkthrough and warranty
• Build and manage project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, inspections, selections, and milestones
• Maintain proactive communication with homeowners and manage expectations
• Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams to address issues
• Regularly visit jobsites to monitor progress, craftsmanship, safety, organization, and schedule
• Manage multiple active projects with focus on budget, quality, and client experience
• Drive projects toward clean turnover with minimal punch-list items
• Maintain accurate project information and schedules using Buildertrend or similar software

Skills

Project management

Reading plans

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Trueline's client, an established custom home builder known for high-quality residential construction and a team-oriented culture, is seeking a Project Manager - Custom Home Construction to join their team in the Madison, WI area. This is an opportunity for an experienced residential construction professional to take ownership of high-end custom home projects, build strong relationships with homeowners and trade partners, and see exceptional homes through from contract to completion.

What You’ll Do as the Project Manager - Custom Home Construction:

• Lead custom residential projects from pre-construction and permitting through final walkthrough and warranty.
• Build and manage project schedules, coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, inspections, selections, and key milestones.
• Keep homeowners informed throughout the construction process with consistent communication and clear expectations.
• Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers, trade partners, and internal teams to address issues before they impact the project.
• Regularly visit jobsites to monitor progress, craftsmanship, safety, organization, and schedule.
• Manage multiple active projects while maintaining attention to budget, quality, and client experience.
• Drive projects toward a clean, complete turnover with minimal outstanding punch-list items.
• Maintain accurate project information and schedules using Buildertrend or similar construction management software.

Must-Haves as the Project Manager - Custom Home Construction:

• 5+ years of relevant residential construction experience, ideally within custom home building or high-end remodeling.
• Demonstrated experience managing residential construction projects and coordinating multiple trades.li>
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, building codes, and jobsite safety.
• Ability to read plans, anticipate construction challenges, and work collaboratively to find practical solutions.
• Excellent organization and follow-through across multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to confidently work directly with homeowners.
• A quality-focused mindset and high standards for finished work.

Nice-to-Haves as the Project Manager - Custom Home Construction:

• Direct experience managing luxury or highly customized residential projects.
• Experience with Buildertrend or comparable construction management software.
• Established knowledge of the Madison-area residential construction market and trade community.
• Experience working closely with architects, interior designers, and engineers on complex residential projects.

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive base salary in the $95,000-$130,000 range, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additional benefits that may include life and long-term disability coverage, supplemental insurance, and wellness programs.
• A stable, established organization with a long track record in custom residential construction.
• A supportive, close-knit culture where employees are expected to work hard, collaborate, and enjoy the people they work with.
• The opportunity to manage distinctive custom homes and take meaningful ownership of the finished product.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal‑opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.