Residential Project Manager - 100K

Actalent; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Project Manager for luxury residential construction, responsible for planning, estimation, coordination, and financial management. You will partner with design, sales, trade partners, and clients to deliver high-end homes with precision and strong communication.

Ideal candidate has extensive construction/project management experience, knowledge of codes, and ability to manage schedules, budgets, and vendors while visiting job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or a closely related field.
• Residential new build construction experience.
• Approximately 35 years of experience in construction or project management, preferably within residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support front-end leads to ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Manage the full project estimate lifecycle and updates as scopes evolve.
• Develop detailed project specifications and scopes of work for all stakeholders.
• Oversee material and design selections to meet budget, schedule and high-end standards.
• Oversee contract initiation with accurate documentation.
• Develop initial project schedules and maintain timelines throughout each project.
• Manage project financials including budgets, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Review labor reports, forecast labor, and verify timecards for cost control.
• Oversee project closeout tasks including documentation and punch lists.
• Build strong relationships with trade partners, vendors, clients, and colleagues.
• Visit job sites to monitor progress, quality, and safety.
• Lead project meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Promote safety, teamwork, and cooperation across stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Office software

Adobe

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

This Project Manager role supports luxury residential construction projects, focusing on custom, high-end, and thoughtfully designed homes. You will play a key role in project planning, estimation, coordination, and financial management while collaborating closely with design, sales, trade partners, and clients. The position is ideal for a proactive, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where precision, follow-through, and strong communication are essential.

Job Title

Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Assist and support front-end leads, including design and sales teams, to ensure seamless project initiation and alignment with client expectations.
• Manage the full project estimate lifecycle, including preparing, reviewing, and updating estimates as project scopes evolve.
• Develop detailed project specifications and scopes of work that clearly define expectations for all stakeholders and trade partners.
• Oversee project material and design selections, ensuring choices align with budget, schedule, and the high-end standards of the homes.
• Oversee contract initiation, ensuring all agreements are accurate, complete, and properly documented.
• Assist with the development of initial project schedules and maintain accurate timelines throughout the life of each project.
• Manage and maintain project financials, including budgets, cost tracking, and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Review labor reports, perform labor forecasting, and verify timecards to ensure accurate labor allocation and cost control.
• Oversee project closeout tasks, including documentation, punch lists, and user training to provide a smooth transition for homeowners.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with trade partners, vendors, clients, and colleagues to support successful project delivery.
• Visit job sites as necessary to monitor progress, quality, safety, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Run project meetings, prepare agendas, and ensure all necessary project documentation is created, maintained, and distributed.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and cooperation across all project stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail to manage multiple high-end residential projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, trade partners, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency with computers and common office software, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Experience using Adobe software for project documentation or design-related tasks.
• Experience with construction management software and scheduling software to plan, track, and report on project progress.
• Experience with Bluebeam or similar tools for reviewing and marking up plans and documents.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret architectural and construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of local and state building codes and the ability to apply them to residential construction projects.
• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing the company in meetings and on job sites.
• Valid drivers license to travel between office and job sites as needed.
• Bachelors degree in construction management or a similar field.
• Residential new build construction experience.
• Approximately 35 years of experience in construction or project management, preferably within residential construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the high-end luxury home market is preferred and will help in understanding the expectations of discerning clients.
• Experience in field-based construction work is a plus, providing practical insight into job site operations and trade coordination.
• Experience with project management, construction management, residential construction, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with estimation processes and change order management in construction projects.
• Exposure to commercial construction is beneficial and can broaden understanding of different project types.
• Degree in construction management or a closely related discipline is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

This is an in-person role based in a brand-new office environment, supporting the delivery of high-end custom homes. You will spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk working on a computer to manage estimates, schedules, documentation, and communication. The position also requires regular visits to active job sites, where you will walk on uneven surfaces and be exposed to a variety of weather conditions while monitoring progress and quality. You must be able to lift and move heavy objects and materials when necessary. The work setting emphasizes professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to craftsmanship, offering the opportunity to contribute to distinctive luxury residential projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.