Project Manager (Residential Construction)
About The Position
Adair Homes is seeking a Site Development Project Manager for Residential Construction in Olympia, WA. This role is crucial in bringing custom homes to life, serving as the primary point of contact for customers from site evaluation through final home delivery. The Project Manager will guide projects through site development, permitting, budgeting, vertical construction, and completion. This position involves close collaboration with the Sales team to educate prospective homeowners on site development requirements, project costs, timelines, and construction considerations before purchase. The role combines customer consultation, project management, site development expertise, and hands-on oversight of residential construction from groundbreaking to final delivery, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Requirements
- A customer-focused mindset and a passion for helping others succeed
- Ability to build trust with customers and confidently communicate project scope, site development requirements, budgets, and timelines
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or 5+ years of related experience
- Experience in residential construction, project management, site development, land development, or a related field
- Knowledge of Oregon building codes, permitting processes, and development requirements
- Understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, site development, and project coordination
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with project management software such as MS Project or KOVA
- Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Bluebeam
- plot plan creation
- estimating
- custom homebuilding experience
Responsibilities
- Partner with prospective customers and the Sales team to evaluate sites, identify development requirements, establish realistic project budgets, and support informed purchasing decisions
- Conduct site evaluations and develop site improvement plans
- Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and development plans
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, surveyors, excavators, and utility providers
- Assist with permitting and ensure compliance with local, state, and environmental regulations
- Manage site development activities, including utility installation and home placement readiness
- Coordinate and oversee vertical construction activities, ensuring homes are built safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Adair quality standards
- Oversee projects from site development through vertical construction and final home delivery, ensuring quality, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction expectations are met
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure homes stay on track
- Communicate proactively with homeowners and stakeholders throughout the building process
- Identify project risks early and implement solutions before they become issues
- Support a seamless transition from pre-construction planning through active construction and project completion
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus potential based on Horizontal/Vertical Construction metrics
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Company Cell Phone
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Life insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
