Residential Construction Project Manager - Salt Lake City, UT

Wasatch Property Management

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Residential Construction Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of single-family, multi-family, or townhome projects on time, within budget, and to Wasatch Construction Partners' quality standards. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for a project's schedule, budget, subcontractor coordination, and client communication, working closely with superintendents, estimators, and company leadership to keep projects on track from permitting through final walkthrough.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
5+ years of project management experience in residential construction (single-family, townhome, or multi-family).
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets of $1M+ and full project lifecycles from pre-construction to closeout.
Working knowledge of residential building codes, permitting processes, and construction contracts.
Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, or similar).
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and project cost-tracking tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders under deadline pressure.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to multiple active jobsites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with production and semi-custom homebuilding in the Utah / Wasatch Front market.
OSHA 30 certification.
Prior experience managing subcontractor buyout and negotiating trade contracts directly.
Familiarity with local municipal permitting and inspection processes across Salt Lake, Utah, and Davis counties.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, and contracts to develop a detailed understanding of project scope prior to mobilization.
Partner with estimating to validate budgets, scopes of work, and buyout packages for each trade.
Develop and maintain the master project schedule, identifying critical path items and long-lead materials.
Support permitting, entitlement follow-up, and coordination with municipal building departments and inspectors.
Own the project budget, including subcontractor buyout, change orders, and monthly cost-to-complete forecasting.
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications, material invoices, and lien waivers in coordination with accounting.
Identify budget variances early and drive corrective action to protect project margin.
Prepare and negotiate change orders with clients, owners, or investors as scope changes arise.
Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and manage subcontractor and vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate closely with the on-site superintendent(s) to sequence trades, resolve field conflicts, and maintain schedule velocity.
Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety compliance, and adherence to plans and specifications.
Hold weekly OAC (owner-architect-contractor) or subcontractor coordination meetings and distribute meeting minutes.
Enforce jobsite safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local codes.
Manage the punch list, warranty, and closeout process to ensure a smooth homeowner or ownership handoff.
Coordinate third-party inspections, energy code compliance, and other required municipal or lender inspections.
Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, developers, architects, and lenders throughout construction.
Provide regular progress reporting to company leadership, including schedule updates, budget status, and risk flags.
Manage client expectations proactively, addressing concerns and change requests in a timely, professional manner.