Residential Construction PM - Lead On-Site Projects & Growth

The Absolute; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Absolute, located in Newton/Needham, MA, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead residential new construction projects on-site with minimal oversight. You will drive schedules, coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and inspections, and keep stakeholders updated weekly.

The role offers a strong base salary, potential performance bonuses, and an opportunity to shape company processes as the team scales.

Qualifications

• Proven construction project management experience.
• Residential new construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organization and follow-through--you create and drive the agenda.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• English proficiency required for job-related communication.
• Additional language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian) are a plus.
• Meaningful commercial construction experience is a strong plus.
• Multifamily residential experience preferred.
• JobTread experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day execution of residential construction projects and occasional light commercial work
• Build and manage schedules, priorities, and task lists without requiring constant oversight
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, inspections, and jobsite logistics
• Keep projects organized in JobTread; experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software transfers well
• Provide structured weekly updates and brief daily check-ins when needed

Skills

Project management

Independent worker

English proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

JobTread

Buildertrend

Job description

The Absolute, located in Newton/Needham, MA, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead residential new construction projects on-site with minimal oversight. You will drive schedules, coordinate subcontractors, manage materials and inspections, and keep stakeholders updated weekly.

The role offers a strong base salary, potential performance bonuses, and an opportunity to shape company processes as the team scales.