Field Manager

Matrix Basement Finishing • Arlington Heights, IL

6d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Matrix Basement Finishing is looking for an experienced Field Manager to support residential basement remodeling projects in the Orland Park, Joliet, and South Chicagoland area. This role is responsible for overseeing active jobsites, coordinating subcontractors, communicating with homeowners, managing project progress, and helping ensure each project is completed on schedule and to company quality standards. The ideal candidate has experience in residential construction, remodeling, basement finishing, field supervision, or construction project management.

Requirements

• Experience in residential construction, remodeling, basement finishing, restoration, or field management preferred.
• Experience managing subcontractors, installers, trades, or field crews.
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing and jobsite coordination.
• Ability to read and understand scopes of work, project layouts, and basic construction plans.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using mobile apps, email, photos, and digital project documentation.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to travel throughout the assigned Illinois territory.

Nice To Haves

• Basement remodeling experience.
• Home improvement or residential remodeling experience.
• Experience working with subcontractor-based production teams.
• Experience handling homeowner communication and field issue resolution.
• Familiarity with South Chicagoland construction markets and local building processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple basement remodeling projects throughout the assigned Illinois territory.
• Visit jobsites regularly to check progress, quality, cleanliness, safety, and schedule status.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trade partners including framing, carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring, trim, and finishing crews.
• Communicate with homeowners regarding project updates, timelines, expectations, questions, and concerns.
• Review project scopes, layouts, plans, selections, and change orders.
• Identify and resolve field issues quickly and professionally.
• Hold subcontractors and crews accountable to company standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Document job progress, delays, punch list items, photos, and customer concerns.
• Manage punch list completion and assist with final project closeout.
• Work closely with scheduling, permitting, purchasing, sales, and production leadership.

Benefits

• Company vehicle usage (eligibility requirements apply: valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, successful background check and Motor Vehicle Record review, adherence to company vehicle policies and safety expectations, use for approved business purposes, keeping vehicle clean/safe/professional, prompt reporting of accidents/damage/maintenance/tickets/violations/license status changes).

What This Job Offers

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