Project Manager - Residential Home Improvement

Neil Kelly Company Inc • Portland, OR

4d • $90,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Neil Kelly Company is seeking an experienced Home Improvement Project Manager to join our high-performing residential services team. We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical knowledge, genuine curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and coworkers. If you thrive in an environment where people support one another, take ownership, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly, you’ll feel right at home here. Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment and a commitment to quality, value, and client care, Neil Kelly has grown into a nationally recognized remodeling leader known for award-winning design, innovative practices, and exceptional craftsmanship. As a certified B Corporation and one of Oregon’s 100 Best Green Workplaces, we offer a friendly, team-based environment, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. What Your Day Will Look Like In this role, you’ll coordinate and manage multiple home improvement projects concurrently, ensuring smooth workflow, excellent communication, and dependable client service. You’ll partner closely with home improvement sales consultants, supervise field staff, and support trade contractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget. Daily responsibilities include scheduling, ordering materials, obtaining permits, verifying labor hours, tracking costs, maintaining client communication, and coordinating site readiness. You’ll work both in the field and in the office to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with Neil Kelly’s standards. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, personable, resourceful, tech-savvy, and experienced in residential construction or service-based project management. Regular travel to jobsites is required. Project Managers must have a good driving record, provide their own vehicle capable of transporting materials, and carry appropriate insurance.

Requirements

• Experience in residential construction, remodeling, or handyman-level project management
• Ability to lead and coordinate the work of field personnel and trade contractors
• Strong scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and job-costing abilities
• High-level customer service skills and the ability to maintain strong client relationships
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and listening skills
• Proficiency with computers and strong documentation habits
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-centered environment
• Project Managers must have a good driving record, provide their own vehicle capable of transporting materials, and carry appropriate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project lead, supporting clear communication among clients, sales consultants, carpenters, and trade contractors
• Manage and coach field personnel, including performance management and training
• Participate in estimating, reviewing specifications, and preparing questions prior to start
• Order materials, coordinate permits, and prepare job information packets
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate on-site layout and readiness for trade contractors
• Monitor all job costs, update budgets, and ensure projects remain financially sound
• Prepare and process change orders, approve invoices, verify timesheets, and handle client billing
• Conduct safety inspections, uphold jobsite safety standards, and ensure final inspections and punch list completion
• Build long-term client relationships and uphold Neil Kelly’s service standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + EAP
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Cell phone stipend
• Long-term disability & life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vehicle stipend
• Optional benefits such as Short-Term Disability, Legal, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees