Residential Construction Project Manager

Wallace Custom Homes; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Insurance Contribution

Job summary

Wallace Custom Homes in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Residential Construction Project Manager to oversee luxury home builds from start to finish. You will coordinate with trade partners, suppliers, inspectors, architects, and homeowners to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, the ability to read blueprints, and a willingness to travel daily to job sites.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of custom residential project management experience.
• Ability to read and explain construction blueprints, grading plans, and floor plans.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to travel daily to construction sites.
• Experience with Builder Trend is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of luxury residential construction projects.
• Coordinate with trade partners, suppliers, and inspectors to maintain schedule.
• Track costs and ensure the project remains within budget and quality standards.
• Provide weekly updates to homeowners with progress photos and notes.
• Oversee safety, compliance with plans, and warranty processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Material takeoffs

Residential construction

Project management

Client communication

Tools

Builder Trend

Job description

Wallace Custom Homes

Residential Construction Project Manager

Location: Wilmington, NC

We are currently seeking a Custom Residential Project Manager to join our team! You will work daily with our trade partners, code officials, team members, and clients throughout the construction and warranty process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of luxury/custom home construction
• Help allocate company resources to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct quality inspections and maintain a punch list to track and close out deficiencies
• 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 through text, email and phone to ensure the timely completion of work.
• Provide regular communication with homeowners through weekly email updates that include progress photos to inform them of progress on-site and build & maintain goodwill throughout the construction and warranty process.
• Met or exceed WCH's closeout quality standards.
• Complete a 30 day warranty close out on each home
• Update Builder Trend Schedule daily
• 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, engineers, 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 a correct, cost-effective, and timely manner in alignment with specifications and quality requirements.
• Contribute towards the achievement of the company's strategic and operational objectives.
• Embody Wallace Custom Homes Core Values

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, understand, and explain construction blueprints, grading plans, 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.
• Must have relevant custom residential project management experience. 3-5 years with a proven track record
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with construction management software Builder Trend is a strong plus.
• Strong proven Management Qualities with a focus on deadlines and attention to detail.
• Open-minded attitude to learning new construction processes, procedures, and ways of doing business.
• A willingness to travel to the construction site(s) daily.
• A willingness to work extended hours as necessary to meet production milestones.
• Maintains job safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains company vehicle maintenance schedule and company vehicle appearance.
• Conducts Homeowner Orientation Tours with homebuyers and documents any deficiencies for immediate correction prior to homebuyer occupancy.

Salary:

• Full time
• $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience.
• Generous PTO
• Health Insurance Contribution