Residential Project Manager

Trueline; Wrightsville Beach (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Cell phone allowance

Paid time off

Transition to W-2 with health and 401k

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a hands-on Residential Construction Project Manager to lead and oversee new construction, duplex development, and major renovations across Wilmington and coastal North Carolina. The role offers autonomy, performance-based earning potential, and a path to become the owner’s right-hand construction leader as the company expands its portfolio and field team.

You will manage multiple projects in the field, maintain schedules and budgets, coordinate subs and suppliers, and drive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential construction management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction plans and specifications.
• Strong field instincts to identify problems before delays or cost overruns.
• Experience independently managing subcontractors, vendors, schedules, and multiple active projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion, including new builds, duplexes, and renovations.
• Spend significant time in the field monitoring progress, quality, schedules, subcontractors, and upcoming project needs.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, milestones, and short-term look-ahead plans.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, material deliveries, inspections, and other project logistics.
• Hold subcontractors accountable for quality, schedule, and scope while resolving field issues quickly.
• Identify potential delays, construction issues, and cost concerns before they impact the project.
• Monitor project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and overall financial performance.
• Assist with estimating, change orders, allowances, selections, and procurement as needed.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, COs, and closeout requirements.
• Provide clear weekly project updates, including progress, challenges, and the plan for the following week.
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate with ownership, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Take increasing ownership of construction operations as the company adds projects and field personnel.
• Help establish scalable processes and standards as the organization grows.
• Oversee Superintendents and other field personnel as the portfolio expands.

Skills

Residential construction management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Subcontractor management

Reading plans & specs

Field leadership

Communication

Ownership mindset

Job description

Seeking a Residential Construction Project Manager to join the team. This is a hands-on, field-driven leadership role overseeing new construction, duplex development, and major residential renovation projects throughout the Wilmington and coastal North Carolina market.

This is an opportunity for a motivated residential construction professional who wants more than another PM job. You'll have significant autonomy, performance-based earning potential, and the opportunity to become the owner's right-hand construction leader as the company grows its project portfolio and builds out its field team.

What You'll Do as the Residential Construction Project Manager:

• Own multiple residential construction projects from pre-construction through completion, including new builds, duplexes, and substantial renovations
• Spend significant time in the field monitoring progress, quality, schedules, subcontractors, and upcoming project needs
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, milestones, and short-term look-ahead plans
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, material deliveries, inspections, and other project logistics
• Hold subcontractors accountable for quality, schedule, and scope while resolving field issues quickly
• Identify potential delays, construction issues, and cost concerns before they impact the project
• Monitor project budgets, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and overall financial performance
• Assist with estimating, change orders, allowances, selections, and procurement as needed
• Coordinate permits, inspections, Certificates of Occupancy, and project closeout requirements
• Provide clear weekly project updates, including current progress, challenges, and the plan for the following week
• Maintain organized project documentation and communicate consistently with ownership, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Take increasing ownership of construction operations as the company adds projects and field personnel
• Help establish scalable processes and standards as the organization grows
• Eventually oversee Superintendents and other field personnel as the project portfolio expands

Must-Haves as the Residential Construction Project Manager:

• 3+ years of residential construction management experience
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, and quality standards
• Experience independently managing subcontractors, vendors, schedules, and multiple active projects
• Ability to read and interpret residential construction plans and specifications
• Strong field instincts with the ability to identify problems before they become expensive delays
• Strong understanding of project budgets, cost control, and the relationship between schedule performance and profitability
• Highly motivated, results-oriented approach with an interest in performance-based compensation
• Strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to make decisions in a fast-moving environment
• Self-directed mentality with the ability to operate as an extension of ownership
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to provide strong professional references

Nice-to-Haves as the Residential Construction Project Manager:

• Experience with custom or higher-end residential construction
• Experience managing major residential renovations or fix-and-flip projects
• Experience with coastal construction in southeastern North Carolina
• Familiarity with the Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Oak Island, and surrounding construction markets
• Experience simultaneously managing several projects at different stages of construction
• Experience with residential construction management software

Benefit Offers:

• Base salary of $75,000-$100,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based project bonuses tied to successfully delivering against agreed-upon budget and timeline goals
• Realistic total annual earnings of $120,000-$150,000 for strong performance
• A compensation structure designed to directly reward Project Managers who keep projects moving, protect margins, and deliver results
• Car allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Paid time off
• Planned transition to W-2 employment with health insurance and 401(k) benefits beginning in 2027
• Significant autonomy and direct access to company ownership
• Opportunity to become the owner's right-hand construction leader
• Clear path toward managing Superintendents and a significantly larger project portfolio as the company scales
• Long-term opportunity to transition from hands-on field management into broader construction and operational leadership
• The chance to make a visible impact at an entrepreneurial residential company with ambitious growth plans