Residential Construction Project Lead & Design

Aquidneck Business Connections; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquidneck Business Connections is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and close construction projects while ensuring quality, safety, budget, and client satisfaction. This role oversees crews, subcontractors, and administrative tasks, serving as the main point of contact between clients, staff, and company leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, OSHA-10 certification (within 90 days), and strong knowledge of building

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• OSHA-10 certificate required or within first 90 days.
• Strong knowledge of construction documents, materials, methods, and building codes.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and supervision skills.
• Computer literacy including Construction Management software and Apple software.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings, manage proposals/contracts, and coordinate design, budget, and progress with clients.
• Create schedules, estimates, change orders, budgets, and invoices; oversee billing and payments.
• Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, deliveries, and material orders; conduct site visits and ensure safety and building codes.
• Review crew hours, support HR with attendance/performance issues, ensure safety meetings are conducted.

Skills

OSHA-10

Project management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Supervision

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

OSHA-10 certificate

Tools

Construction Management software

MacOS/Numbers/Pages

Job description

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing construction projects while ensuring quality, safety, budget, and client satisfaction. This role oversees crews, subcontractors, and administrative tasks, serving as the main point of contact between clients, staff, and company leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Project Management: Attend initial client meetings, secure new projects, prepare proposals/contracts, meet with clients on design, budget, and progress. Update owner on project status and budget.

Administration: Create schedules, estimates, change orders, budgets, and invoices; oversee billing and payments; collect/submit receipts; and help maintain tool inventory.

Construction Oversight: Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, deliveries, and material orders; conduct site visits; ensure quality standards, safety compliance, and building codes are met.

Staff Supervision: Review crew hours, support HR with attendance/performance issues, ensure safety meetings are conducted, and participate in performance reviews.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 5+ years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OSHA-10 certificate (or obtain within first 90 days).
Strong knowledge of construction documents, materials, methods, and building codes.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and supervision skills.
Computer literacy (email, smartphones, online calendars, Construction Management software, Apple software: MacOS, Numbers, Pages).
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation