Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Adair Homes • Olympia, WA

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About The Position

Adair Homes is hiring a Site Development Project Manager to manage residential custom-home projects throughout the Puget Sound, based in Olympia, Washington. The role serves as the primary customer contact from site evaluation through final home delivery and combines customer consultation, site development, permitting, budgeting, project management, and hands-on oversight of residential construction. The Project Manager works with the Sales team to help prospective homeowners understand site requirements, costs, timelines, and construction considerations, supporting informed purchasing decisions. The position oversees projects from land evaluation and development planning through vertical construction and completion, with a focus on quality, schedule, budget, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• A customer-focused mindset and passion for helping others succeed.
• Ability to build customer trust and clearly communicate project scope, site development requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or at least 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

• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Plot plan creation experience.
• Estimating experience.
• 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, 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, meeting quality, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction expectations.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and milestones to keep homes on track.
• Communicate proactively with homeowners and stakeholders throughout the building process.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions before they become issues.
• Support the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level