Project Manager Residential Remodeling
1 month ago
Richmond
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance We are seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Coordinator / Project Manager to oversee residential remodeling projects, especially kitchen and bathroom remodels. The ideal candidate will have deep construction knowledge, hands-on experience in remodeling, and proficiency using Buildertrend (or equivalent construction management software). This role bridges field operations, administration, and client communication to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & PreConstruction • Review design drawings, scope of work, and specifications; identify missing information or potential issues, • Develop project schedules, budgets, cash flow projections, and resource plans, • Produce bid packages, solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals, • Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers, and permitting authorities, • Input and maintain all pre-construction data (estimates, selections, allowances) in Buildertrend, • Lead or attend pre-construction meetings and site walks Execution & On-Site Management • Oversee daily jobsite operations and supervision of subcontractors/trades, • Ensure work is performed safely, according to code, design, and quality standards, • Proactively resolve issues, delays, or conflicts in the field, • Monitor schedule adherence and push to maintain milestones, • Track and manage change orders (identification, approval, documentation), • Ensure materials, fixtures, and appliances arrive just-in-time to avoid delays, • Update progress, daily logs, photos, and field notes in Buildertrend Project Administration & Financials • Track project cost vs. budget; identify and mitigate cost overruns, • Prepare and issue invoices, pay applications, subcontractor payments, • Enforce contract terms and monitor subcontractor performance, • Maintain complete documentation: RFIs, submittals, permits, inspections, warranties, • Facilitate client selections and log them in Buildertrend, • Produce close-out documents, final punch lists, warranties, and owner handoff Client & Stakeholder Communication • Serve as primary point of contact for clients: provide regular updates, manage expectations, respond to client questions, • Interface with designers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure alignment, • Conduct periodic client walkthroughs during and after construction, • Communicate risks, contingencies, and project deviations to leadership Quality, Compliance & Safety • Implement and enforce quality control standards and best practices, • Ensure compliance with all local building codes, OSHA requirements, and safety policies, • Conduct site safety reviews and audits, • Address warranty items timely post-project completion Qualifications & Requirements • Minimum 5 years of residential remodeling or construction experience (with at least 23 years in a leadership role), • Demonstrated experience specifically in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, • Strong working knowledge of residential construction means, methods, materials, and detailing, • Proficiency in Buildertrend (or equivalent construction/project management software) experience logging selections, change orders, daily logs, scheduling, etc., • Excellent organizational, planning, and timemanagement skills, • Strong communication skills both verbal and written (client-facing, subcontractor coordination), • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, • Analytical mindset: ability to read and interpret plans, budgets, and schedules, • Problem-solving and decision-making capability under pressure, • Leadership and team coordination skills (ability to motivate, direct, and follow up with field teams), • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), • Valid drivers license; reliable transportation, • Construction trade knowledge or experience with subcontractor oversight Preferred / Nice-to-Have • Certification in project management (PMP, CCM, or equivalent), • Familiarity with residential design/build workflows, • Experience with additional software (Procore, CoConstruct, PlanGrid, etc.), • Understanding of green building, LEED, or energy-efficiency features, • Construction estimating or take-off experience, • Projects completed on schedule and within budget, • Minimal number of change orders / scope creep, • Client satisfaction scores / referrals, • Profitability per project, • Safety record (zero incidents), • Quality of workmanship and warranty call-backs Working Conditions & Schedule • Primarily field-based, with some office time, • Travel between job sites within the service area, • Occasional weekend or evening meetings may be required, • Some flexibility in schedule to meet client or project demands Reporting & Team Structure • Reports to Director of Construction / Operations, • Works closely with Estimators, Designers, Office Administrators, and Field Supervisors, • Supervises subcontractors and possibly junior field personnel