Residential Construction Project Manager

Nelson Exteriors Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company truck, laptop, and cell phone

$400 monthly gas stipend

Paid time off and vacations

Retirement plan with company match

Weekends off

Job summary

Nelson Exteriors is seeking a Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee exterior renovations—from siding to decks—on multiple projects in the Atlanta area. You will manage crews, budgets, and timelines, maintaining clear homeowner communication and delivering high-quality results.

This hands-on role requires daily site presence, leadership, and a focus on safety and craftsmanship. Competitive compensation, a company truck, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on exterior renovation experience.
• Strong knowledge of exterior products and their application.
• Leadership mindset with ownership of projects, crews, and results.
• Excellent communication skills with homeowners and crews.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of each assigned project from material ordering to final walkthrough.
• Oversee daily on-site progress across multiple active projects in Metro Atlanta.
• Coordinate crews and subcontractors to meet quality standards.
• Communicate proactively with homeowners and set expectations.
• Track costs, manage change orders, and enforce safety on every job site.

Skills

Construction management

On-site leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Construction PM software

Job description

Nelson Exteriors

Residential Construction Project Manager

Can You Manage a Job Site the Way a Homeowner Deserves and a Crew Respects?

There are project managers who push paper and hope things go right. Then there are project managers who show up on-site, walk the job, catch problems before they become callbacks, and leave every homeowner saying "that crew was incredible." We're looking for the second kind.

At Nelson Exteriors, the Project Manager is the most critical role in the company. You're the person standing between a signed contract and a five-star review. You own the job from the moment materials are ordered until the homeowner shakes your hand at the final walkthrough. You manage the crews, the budget, the timeline, and the relationship and you do it across multiple active projects at the same time.

This role is demanding. The days are long, the decisions are constant, and the homeowners are trusting you with the biggest investment they'll make outside of buying the house itself. But if you thrive under that pressure and if you're the person who runs toward problems instead of away from them, then you'll earn well, be respected, and build something you're genuinely proud of.

About Nelson Exteriors

For over 48 years, Nelson Exteriors has been a trusted family-owned exterior remodeling business in Atlanta, Georgia. We've helped over 10,000 homeowners fall in love with their homes again, specializing in siding, roofing, windows, doors, decks, painting, gutters, and outdoor living spaces. Our reputation speaks for itself: we maintain an average 4.8-star rating across Google, Facebook, and Nextdoor because we stand by our promise: "Love the way your home looks."

At Nelson Exteriors, WE CARE:

Communication: We listen with intent.

Authenticity: We do what's right, not just what's easy.

Reliability: We build lasting relationships.

Execution: We deliver high-quality results.

Learn more about us at: https://www.nelson-exteriors.com/

The Role

As a Residential Construction Project Manager, you will oversee exterior renovation projects from pre-construction through final walkthrough, including siding, roofing, painting, decks, windows, gutters, and outdoor living spaces. You'll manage multiple active projects simultaneously, coordinate crews and subcontractors, maintain direct communication with homeowners, and ensure every job is completed on time, on budget, and to the standard that has earned Nelson Exteriors its reputation over nearly five decades.

This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role. You will be on job sites daily, not managing from behind a desk (or inside your truck!!).

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of each assigned project, from material ordering and crew scheduling through final walkthrough and payment collection
• Oversee daily on-site progress of multiple active projects across Metro Atlanta
• Manage and coordinate company crews and subcontractors to ensure work is performed to Nelson Exteriors' quality standards
• Communicate proactively with homeowners, set expectations, provide regular updates, and address concerns before they become problems
• Order and organize materials for each project, coordinating deliveries with the Job Runner and suppliers
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget by tracking costs, flaging variances, and managing change orders
• Enforce safe construction practices on every job site, every day
• Perform quality inspections throughout the project and at completion
• Handle crew payroll tracking and project-related documentation
• Manage project records and updates in our project management software
• Solve problems in the field quickly and decisively including weather delays, material issues, crew challenges, homeowner concerns

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on construction experience so you understand how exterior renovation work gets done, not just how it looks on paper
• Working knowledge of exterior products and their application: paint, siding, roofing, decking, trim, and related materials
• Strong understanding of safe construction practices and quality craftsmanship so you know the difference between "good enough" and "done right"
• Excellent communication skills so that you can talk to a homeowner about their concerns at 9 AM and hold a crew accountable at 10 AM, and both conversations go well
• Attention to detail and a standard of quality you refuse to compromise on
• Leadership mindset requiring you to take ownership of your projects, your crews, and your results
• Strong organizational skills so you can manage multiple jobs, timelines, and moving parts without things slipping
• Problem-solving ability so when something goes wrong on‑site (and it will), you fix it calmly and quickly
• Clean driving record is mandatory
• Experience with similar construction project management software is preferred but not required
• Comfortable with technology because you'll use a company laptop, phone, and tablet daily

Compensation and Benefits

• Performance-based compensation with total earning potential up to $120,000
• Company truck, laptop, and cell phone
• $400 monthly gas stipend
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid vacations (available after one year)
• Retirement plan with company match (available after one year)
• Weekends off
• We will train you on our procedures, scheduling tools, and policies to set you up for success

Why This PM Role Is Different

You manage the full project, not just a piece of it. At larger companies, PMs get siloed into scheduling or client communication or field oversight. Here, you own it all. That's more responsibility and more satisfaction when the homeowner loves the result.

You work for a company with a 48-year reputation. Our 4.8-star average means homeowners trust us before you walk in the door. You're not fighting uphill against bad Yelp reviews.

You're supported, not micromanaged. We give you a phone, laptop, and the training you need and then we trust you to run your jobs. We're here when you need us, not hovering when you don't.

Weekends off. In construction, that's rare. We mean it.

Your earning reflects your effort. $120K isn't a ceiling -- it's what our top PMs earn because they run their projects with excellence and ownership.

Nelson Exteriors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.