Project Manager (Custom Residential Construction)
About The Position
Turnstone Custom Homes is a design-build firm operating in coastal Sussex County, Delaware. We build and renovate high-end custom residences for clients who come primarily from the DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York/New Jersey markets. Our custom renovations typically range from $300,000 to $1,000,000, and our new home builds range from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. We are looking for an experienced custom residential Project Manager who is ready to step into a well-defined process and execute at a high level. If you take pride in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and with a high level of client satisfaction, this is worth reading. Our Project Managers own their: Client relationships Subcontractor relationships Project schedules Project budgets Overall project execution You will work within a proven process that we have built and refined over two decades. You will have the systems, support, and team in place to execute successfully -- but the results are ultimately yours to own. New Project Managers start with one project during their onboarding period. As you learn our systems and demonstrate your capabilities, your portfolio grows. Our most experienced Project Manager currently runs four concurrent projects with his superintendent team. What Success Looks Like This role requires strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex custom home projects with minimal oversight. You will work directly with senior leadership, including the COO, and must be able to: Communicate professionally and consistently Prioritize effectively Make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment Manage high-expectation clients with confidence Keep projects moving without constant direction Bring solutions forward, not just problems Successful candidates are proactive problem-solvers who take ownership of their projects. Rather than simply escalating issues, you are expected to identify solutions, evaluate options, and bring thoughtful recommendations forward.
Requirements
- 7+ years managing custom residential construction projects
- Experience with high-end custom homes, custom renovations, or both
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Strong subcontractor management skills
- Confidence managing clients with high expectations
- Ability to manage projects without hand-holding
- Strong communication and follow-through
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with JobTread or a comparable platform
- Delaware beach market knowledge
Responsibilities
- Manage client relationships
- Manage subcontractor relationships
- Manage project schedules
- Manage project budgets
- Oversee overall project execution
- Communicate professionally and consistently
- Prioritize effectively
- Make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Manage high-expectation clients with confidence
- Keep projects moving without constant direction
- Identify solutions, evaluate options, and bring thoughtful recommendations forward
Benefits
- SIMPLE IRA with dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% of compensation
- Health insurance through Highmark Blue Shield (three plan options available)
- Company-paid 65% of the employee health insurance premium
- Dental, vision, and family coverage available on a pre-tax basis
- Paid time off based on your full-time work history with any employer
- Employees with 3 or more years of total full-time experience start at two weeks of PTO
- Employees with 10 or more years of total full-time experience start at three weeks of PTO
- 40 hours of sick/personal time
- Participation in Delaware Family and Medical Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
