Construction Project Manager (Residential Remodeling)

ELM Construction•Homewood, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ELM Construction LLC is a residential design-build remodeling company serving the Birmingham metro area. They are looking for a Construction Project Manager to lead residential remodeling projects from estimating through completion. This role requires someone who understands construction, can organize people and details, and communicates professionally with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members. The Project Manager will be responsible for estimating, planning, managing schedules, coordinating subcontractors and materials, client communication, and ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to ELM's standards. This is a key leadership role and a primary point of contact for clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, honest, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of project finances and execution.

Requirements

3 - 5+ years of residential construction experience preferred
Experience managing remodeling projects strongly preferred
Estimating experience is required
Strong understanding of residential construction methods, materials, and building trades
Ability to read and interpret plans, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
Strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members
Computer skills, including email, documents, spreadsheets, and project management tools
Ability to visit jobsites, climb ladders, access crawl spaces, and move safely around active construction areas
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

A construction management degree or related education is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Estimate residential remodeling projects and help prepare accurate scopes of work and project budgets
Review plans, project schedules, job budgets, subcontractor responsibilities, and material needs
Coordinate with clients, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal team members
Manage residential remodeling projects from pre-construction through completion
Schedule and oversee subcontractors, inspections, materials, deliveries, and jobsite activity
Maintain project documentation, including logs, schedules, change orders, photos, and client updates
Communicate weekly progress updates to clients
Identify project issues early and bring solutions to the team
Maintain a clean, safe, professional jobsite
Ensure quality craftsmanship, strong client service, and adherence to company values
Use JobTread and other tools to keep schedules, photos, and project information updated
Prepare detailed estimates for residential remodeling projects by reviewing plans, scopes of work, materials, labor needs, subcontractor pricing, and project budgets before the project moves into production.

Benefits

Company truck available for work use, with personal use permitted as a taxable benefit when applicable
Cell phone provided or paid for by the company
Paid vacation, typically starting at 2 weeks
Paid standard holidays
401(k) with 3% company contribution
Health insurance contribution up to $300/month
Access to dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Opportunities for growth with a respected design-build remodeling company