Residential Project Manager

Schaeffer Homes•Cherry Hill, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Schaeffer Homes is seeking a Residential Project Manager to join its production team and help deliver high-quality new homes in New Jersey. The company is willing to train the right person, but candidates must bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to develop their skills and knowledge. The role involves managing multiple residential construction projects, coordinating with contractors and in-house trades, and helping ensure homes are completed as specified, on schedule, within budget, free of defects, and to the company’s quality standards. Project Managers may work long hours, including some nights and weekends, and may work in challenging weather and conditions. The successful candidate will be professional, organized, self-motivated, comfortable working with a variety of people, and passionate about building homes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and write English at a 10th-grade level.
Experience with another home builder; the posting states that this position is not for an inexperienced candidate.
Professional demeanor and appearance, with emotional aptitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and time-management skills; intelligent, ambitious, and self-starting.
Willingness to complete hiring assessments, including a personality profile and written math and abstract-thinking tests.
Comfort using technology, particularly mobile technology.
Aptitude for construction tools, equipment, and techniques.
Comfort interacting with a wide variety of people and in varied circumstances.
Willingness to work long hours, including some nights and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

Manage 5–15 concurrent new home projects.
Help ensure homes are built as sold or specified, on time, on budget, free of defects, and to Schaeffer Homes’ published quality standard.
Work with trade contractors and in-house trades to keep projects moving forward.
Maintain the security and safety of building sites.
Attend weekly departmental meetings and client meetings.
Complete daily quality assurance on every home under management.
Help ensure work complies with relevant building and safety codes and regulations.
Find creative solutions to jobsite issues.
Inspect and check in material deliveries to ensure they match what was ordered.
Fuel and help maintain company trucks and other machinery.
Maintain a results-oriented, even-tempered, and professional demeanor and appearance.
Lead by example, accept responsibility, and avoid blaming others.
Represent Schaeffer Family Homes positively and help protect its brand and bottom line.
Help wherever and whenever needed.
Work long hours, including some nights and weekends, when required by construction or project closing schedules.
Commit to continuous improvement and learning.