Construction Project Manager

CSC Generation • Elk Grove, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

DR Design & Remodel is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to oversee kitchen and bath remodeling projects from signed design through final walkthrough. Based at the company’s Elk Grove showroom, the role manages licensed general contractor partners and specialty trades across multiple active projects, serves as the homeowner’s primary point of contact, and protects project margins.

The Project Manager reviews proposals for scope and cost before contract signing, converts approved scopes into work orders, coordinates schedules, suppliers, deliveries, permits, and inspections, and oversees budgets, job costs, invoices, and change orders. The role includes visiting active job sites to monitor progress, quality, safety, and adherence to scope; managing punch lists; communicating proactively with homeowners; and supporting collections when needed. The position also works with design, sales, showroom staff, and company leadership to solve problems and improve processes.

Requirements

• Active CSLB Class B (General Building) license, or an expired license that can readily be reactivated.
• At least 3 years of residential construction project management experience, including kitchen and bath remodeling.
• Hands-on trades experience in areas such as cabinetry, flooring, drywall, tile, plumbing, or electrical.
• Ability to direct general contractors and trades confidently.
• Skill in reading plans, construction drawings, and cabinet layouts.
• Experience with estimating and job costing.
• Proficiency with BuilderTrend or similar software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects with close attention to detail.
• Strong communication and customer-management skills, with a positive and visible presence when working with external parties.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• A truck for visiting job sites.

Responsibilities

• Review customer proposals for scope and cost before they become signed contracts.
• Occasionally provide input to the Designer in interactions with homeowners and builders.
• Convert approved project scopes into clear work orders.
• Manage licensed general contractors and specialty trades across multiple active projects.
• Build and maintain project schedules; coordinate suppliers, deliveries, and inspections; and coordinate permit procurement with the general contractor.
• Own project budgets, track costs and margins, and keep actual costs close to budget.
• Approve general contractor and subcontractor invoices against work orders.
• Coordinate change-order pricing and management.
• Complete cost-versus-budget reviews with accounting at project closeout.
• Visit active job sites to check progress, quality, safety, and adherence to scope, and hold contractors and trades accountable to company standards.
• Manage punch lists through a clean final walkthrough.
• Serve as the primary homeowner contact, providing proactive updates about progress, changes, and costs and promptly resolving concerns.
• Assist with collections when needed.
• Support design, sales, and showroom teams as needed, solve problems beyond the boundaries of the role, and identify ways to improve work processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Birthday off with pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for job-site travel
• Professional development and direct experience working with leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed