Residential Project Manager

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 Previous experience helping a smaller builder or contractor scale its operations Experience supervising Superintendents or other field leaders North Carolina General Contractor license is welcome but not required 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