Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Kids for the Future; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus potential

Company vehicle

Gas card

Company Cell Phone

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life insurance options

Job summary

Adair Homes in Olympia, WA is hiring a Site Development Project Manager for residential construction. You will lead site development, permitting, budgeting, and vertical construction from ground‑breaking to delivery, coordinating with sales and engineering teams to guide customers through a complex build.

The role demands strong communication, budgeting, and multi‑project coordination skills, plus a solid background in civil or construction management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in residential construction, project management, site development, land development, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Oregon building codes, permitting processes, and development requirements.
• Experience with MS Project or KOVA.
• Bonus points for Bluebeam, plot plan creation, estimating, or custom homebuilding experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and Sales to evaluate sites, determine development requirements, budgets, and purchasing decisions.
• Conduct site evaluations and develop site improvement plans.
• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and development plans.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, excavators, and utility providers.
• Assist with permitting and ensure compliance with local, state, and environmental regulations.
• Manage site development activities, including utility installation and home placement readiness.
• Coordinate and oversee vertical construction activities, ensuring homes are built safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Adair quality standards.
• Oversee projects from site development through vertical construction and final home delivery, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction expectations are met.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure homes stay on track.
• Communicate proactively with homeowners and stakeholders throughout the building process.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions before they become issues.
• Support a seamless transition from pre-construction planning through active construction and project completion.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

KOVA

Bluebeam

Job description

• Location 2303 93rd Ave SW,Olympia, WA, 98512,United States
• Base Pay $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Job Category Residential Construction, Project Management, Site/Land Development
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt

Description

Now Hiring: Site Development Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Location: Olympia, WA
Salary: $95,000 – $105,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Company Vehicle

Join the #1 Custom Home Builder in the West

Do you love seeing a set of plans become a finished home? Are you energized by managing multiple moving pieces, solving problems, and helping customers navigate one of the biggest investments of their lives? If so, Adair Homes wants to meet you.

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in bringing custom homes to life throughout Central Oregon. Serving as the primary point of contact for customers from site evaluation through final home delivery, you will guide projects through site development, permitting, budgeting, vertical construction, and completion.

Working closely with our Sales team, you will help prospective homeowners understand site development requirements, project costs, timelines, and construction considerations before they purchase. Your expertise will help customers make informed decisions and confidently move forward with building their dream home.

This role combines customer consultation, project management, site development expertise, and hands‑on oversight of residential construction from groundbreaking through final home delivery. From evaluating land and coordinating development activities to managing construction progress and delivering completed homes, you will be instrumental in creating an exceptional customer experience.

What You Will Do

Partner with prospective customers and the Sales team to evaluate sites, identify development requirements, establish realistic project budgets, and support informed purchasing decisions

Conduct site evaluations and develop site improvement plans

Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and development plans

Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, excavators, and utility providers

Assist with permitting and ensure compliance with local, state, and environmental regulations

Manage site development activities, including utility installation and home placement readiness

Coordinate and oversee vertical construction activities, ensuring homes are built safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Adair quality standards

Oversee projects from site development through vertical construction and final home delivery, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction expectations are met

Monitor project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure homes stay on track

Communicate proactively with homeowners and stakeholders throughout the building process

Identify project risks early and implement solutions before they become issues

Support a seamless transition from pre-construction planning through active construction and project completion

What You Will Bring

A customer-focused mindset and a passion for helping others succeed

Ability to build trust with customers and confidently communicate project scope, site development requirements, budgets, and timelines

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 5+ years of related experience

Experience in residential construction, project management, site development, land development, or a related field

Knowledge of Oregon building codes, permitting processes, and development requirements

Understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, site development, and project coordination

Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously

Experience with project management software such as MS Project or KOVA

Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Bonus points for Bluebeam, plot plan creation, estimating, or custom homebuilding experience

Why Adair Homes?

At Adair, we know building a home is more than a construction project. It's where families will celebrate milestones, make memories, and build their future. That's why we're committed to delivering an exceptional experience for every customer and creating a workplace where our employees can thrive.

What We Offer

Quarterly bonus potential based on Horizontal/Vertical Construction metrics

Company vehicle and gas card

Company Cell Phone

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Life insurance options

Summary

Adair Homes ProTeam members get to go to work each day knowing what they do has meaning and is making a difference in peoples lives.

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