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Project Manager

Trueline

Responsibilities

  • Spend approximately 90% of your time on active jobsites, proactively inspecting work and identifying issues before they impact subsequent trades
  • Manage project schedules, subcontractors, vendors, materials, site logistics, and overall field coordination
  • Review plans and scopes thoroughly so subcontractors understand critical details, expectations, and potential problem areas before work begins
  • Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to plans rather than relying on surface-level jobsite checks
  • Maintain consistent communication with clients through calls, texts, emails, meetings, and timely follow-up
  • Serve as a polished, knowledgeable representative of the company when working with discerning custom-home clients
  • Complete accurate same-day daily reports and maintain organized project documentation without exception
  • Communicate project information, field conditions, and potential changes back to the internal estimating team
  • Hold subcontractors accountable for workmanship, schedules, cleanliness, and project standards

Must-Haves as the Field Project Manager

10+ years of residential construction experience

  • 5+ years of direct Project Manager, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership experience
  • Meaningful custom home construction experience - candidates coming exclusively from production residential or commercial construction will not be the right fit
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors, crews, schedules, materials, and multiple phases of residential construction
  • Strong understanding of residential construction scopes, sequencing, plans, and quality standards
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify problems before the next trade arrives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with consistent follow-through
  • Professional presence and ability to communicate confidently with high-end homeowners
  • Strong computer and technology proficiency, including the ability to maintain accurate project documentation from the field
  • Demonstrated discipline around daily reporting, scheduling, documentation, and project organization
  • Self-directed mindset with the ability to make sound decisions without constant oversight
  • Ability to work onsite throughout Southwest Michigan and the Harbor Country/Lake Michigan corridor
  • Nice-to-Haves as the Field Project Manager:

Luxury residential construction experience

  • Experience managing $1M+ custom homes or sophisticated high-end renovations
  • Experience working with architects, designers, custom millwork, and specialty trades
  • Previous experience balancing both Superintendent and Project Manager responsibilities
  • Familiarity with the Southwest Michigan, Northwest Indiana, or greater Michiana construction market
  • Experience working for a smaller custom builder where collaboration and individual accountability are critical

The Company Offers

Base salary of $80,000-$100,000

Year-end bonus opportunity

10 days of PTO to start, with flexibility based on candidate experience

7 paid holidays

  • Field-driven position with technology and equipment provided to help you remain productive while onsite
  • Dedicated in-office estimating support handling estimating, change orders, and much of the project's financial administration
  • Manage a focused project load rather than being spread across a large number of production homes
  • Opportunity to work on distinctive luxury custom homes and high-end renovations throughout Southwest Michigan
  • Join a growing 12-person company with significant upcoming project activity
  • Collaborative, family-oriented environment built around good people, craftsmanship, communication, and teamwork
  • High level of trust and ownership for an experienced construction professional who can become a true extension of company leadership in the field