Project Manager

Pool and Spa Builders • Sylmar, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pool and Spa Builders, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to lead residential construction projects from the first site meeting through the final walkthrough. The company builds custom pools, spas, fountains, retaining walls, and hardscape and softscape features, creating complete outdoor living spaces. It also services and repairs pools, spas, and fountains.

The Project Manager owns project schedules, leads crews and subcontractors, maintains safe and secure job sites, and serves as a trusted point of contact for clients throughout each project. The role is based in Sylmar, California, with work at job sites and the office. Driving between job sites, suppliers, and the office is a daily part of the position. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Requirements

• Experience managing residential construction projects, including supervising crews.
• Ability to read and work from plans, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Strong scheduling and organization skills, with the ability to manage several jobs at once.
• Comfort with technology and ability to learn software; the company is rolling out Contractor Foreman, and some general contractors use Procore or Buildertrend.
• Working knowledge of job site safety and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Clear, professional communication with clients, crews, and subcontractors.
• Enjoy working with homeowners, building trust, and keeping clients excited about their projects.
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors on active job sites in all weather, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pool, spa, hardscape, or masonry construction.
• Sales or customer-facing experience, such as presenting upgrades, add-ons, or change orders to clients.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with Contractor Foreman, Procore, Buildertrend, or similar construction management software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, engineering, and contract scope before each job and flag issues early.
• Lay out and stake pool and equipment locations.
• Build and manage schedules for each job, from excavation through startup, and coordinate material orders to meet deadlines.
• Schedule subcontractors and coordinate their work with company crews.
• Work with architects, general contractors, and designers to align plans, schedules, and site work.
• Lead site meetings, inspect work for quality, and maintain daily logs and progress photos.
• Run safety meetings and tailgate talks, and keep job sites Cal/OSHA compliant, clean, and secure.
• Supervise, train, and coach field crews, and participate in hiring.
• Keep clients updated, lead walkthroughs at key milestones, and identify change orders in the field.
• Oversee pool startup and show clients how to operate their new pool and equipment.
• Track job costs against budget and send the owner a weekly status report on all active jobs.
• Work closely with the Project Coordinator on permits, inspections, budgets, and paperwork.

Benefits

• Per-job bonus for each job completed on time and on budget.
• Company car, phone, and laptop provided.
• Paid training and ongoing training, with a growth path in the company.
• Paid time off, including six paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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