Residential Construction Project Manager

Progress Street Builders, Inc.; Lynchburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage 75% premium paid

Two weeks PTO first year

Simple IRA with 3% company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Progress Street Builders in Lynchburg, VA seeks an experienced Residential Construction Project Manager to lead the construction phase of custom homes. You will coordinate subcontractors, vendors, schedules, and budgets, while maintaining clear client communication and meticulous project documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in residential project management, can read blueprints, manage takeoffs, and travel daily to sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years custom residential construction project management experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and explain construction blueprints, grading, and floor plans.
• Must be able to self-perform material takeoffs as needed.
• Proficient in coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities.
• Willingness to travel daily to construction sites and work extended hours when needed.
• Maintain safety and quality standards per plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with trade partners to manage production schedule.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities.
• Verify, approve, and code invoices; track costs against budget.
• Interface with inspectors, architects, city officials, and clients.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Travel willingness

Detail-oriented

Job description

Progress Street Builders

Residential Construction Project Manager

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Progress Street Builders is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the construction phase of residential projects. This person will coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, schedules, budgets, materials, site activity, client communication, and project documentation. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable working directly with homeowners, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors.

Progress Street Builders is an award-winning custom home builder serving the New River Valley and Lynchburg areas of Virginia. Our team builds thoughtfully designed custom homes with a focus on quality, collaboration, and a predictable building experience for every client.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with independent trade partners to efficiently manage our production schedule.
• Coordinating with suppliers and ordering construction materials as needed.
• Proactively maintain daily communication with independent contractors and suppliers.
• Verify, approve, and code invoices for completed work.
• Track and report on construction costs following the budget.
• Understand and ensure code compliance by all trade partners.
• Supervise onsite personnel and trade partners.
• Interface with inspectors, contractors, architects, city and county officials, and clients.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to the original plans and specifications.
• Ensure that all projects and purchasing/inventory functions are completed in alignment with specifications and quality requirements.
• Contribute towards the achievement of the company's strategic and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and explain construction blueprints, grading, and floor plans.
• Ability to self-perform material takeoffs as needed.
• Must have multi-disciplinary knowledge of residential construction materials and techniques.
• High level of service-minded professionalism with a wide range of clients.
• Minimum 5 years custom residential construction project management experience
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong proven Management Qualities with a focus on deadlines and attention to detail.
• A willingness to travel to the construction site(s) daily.
• A willingness to work extended hours as necessary to meet production milestones.
• Maintain job safety and cleanliness.

Compensation

• Full-Time. W-2 Employment
• Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Two weeks of PTO earned during the first year
• Healthcare coverage with the company paying 75% of the employee's premium
• Simple IRA with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3% of annual salary
• Mileage reimbursement for approved job-related travel

Progress Street Builders encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.