Construction Project Manager

Homestead Building Solutions brings together four trusted names in the building materials industry—Homestead Building Systems, Barrons Lumber, Massey Builders Supply, and Alco Doors—uniting more than a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and customer service. As part of the US LBM family of companies, we serve builders, remodelers, and contractors across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., providing high-quality building materials, installation, expert support, and personal service.

About the role

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating assigned projects to ensure completion and delivery meet production schedules, pre-established specifications, quality standards, and budgetary guidelines. This role provides direction and leadership to a construction crew, including project coordinators, carpenters, leads, foremen, and helpers.

Responsibilities

• Arrange all job starts by reviewing plans, scheduling pre-construction meetings, coordinating materials, adhering to scopes of work, and assigning Construction Project Coordinators and crews to projects.
• Direct and coordinate all field crew activities to optimize efficiency, economy of operations, and achieve maximum gross margins.
• Ensure timely completion and delivery of a quality product by monitoring production schedules, communicating changes, and enforcing quality standards through the quality walk assurance program.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and company policy standards through thorough knowledge and enforcement of policies.
• Communicate with management regarding schedules, employee issues, plan discrepancies, timesheets, budget accuracy, change orders, customer field issues, and other concerns.
• Perform job site carpentry labor as directed by the Construction Manager.
• Promote the company within the building community by fostering long-term relationships with customers’ field personnel to support business growth.
• Provide strong, positive leadership by setting work examples, mentoring employees, and assisting crews with advanced tasks.
• Maintain internal systems and the Master Builder database to ensure accuracy of bids, invoices, and customer-specific information.
• Attend all required meetings associated with the position.
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews for direct reports, including Project Coordinators, Carpenters, Leads, Foremen, and Helpers.
• Maintain a daily journal and a current procedure manual of all assigned duties, completing all documentation and filing to mitigate future litigation risks.
• Complete regular reporting and approvals, including invoicing, coding, sales, vehicle, and equipment inspections.
• Cultivate relationships with subcontractors and temporary staff, assist in training, and maintain business relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering/Management preferred.
• 1-3 years of Assistant Project Manager experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of residential construction and OSHA safety regulations.
• Solid knowledge of state codes and procedures, including energy codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plan and schedule within a construction environment, and estimate material needs.
• Proficiency in maintaining the Master Builder database for assigned jobs.
• Thorough knowledge of standard methods, equipment, materials, tools, and practices of the carpentry trades.
• Strong labor management and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate goals, expectations, policies, and procedures clearly.
• Strong organizational and math skills.
• Ability to manage a productive labor force of up to 50 associates, including Assistant Project Managers, Carpenters, Leads, Foremen, and Helpers.
• Ability to increase customer base and report on sales and profits.
• Valid and in-state Driver License required upon hire.

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

Extensive local travel is expected.