Production Manager

Nelson Builders is a family-owned company that has been in business since 2001. We strive to produce excellent work for clients with good communication all along the way. Our core values are excellence, caring for others, trustworthiness, and initiative.

About the role

This is a leadership-driven field role where you'll manage residential remodeling projects from initial planning through completion. You'll oversee crews, collaborate with subcontractors and trade partners, and direct the overall flow of each project, staying hands-on with carpentry work as needed to maintain schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential remodeling projects through every phase of construction
• Manage and direct the field crew's daily production
• Coordinate trade partners to protect schedule and quality standards
• Build and maintain project schedules using JobTread
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to oversee progress, quality, and safety
• Uphold safety standards and jobsite compliance across all projects
• Train and mentor carpenters and field staff
• Serve as the primary field leader driving production execution
• Act as a professional point of contact for homeowners throughout each project
• Step into hands-on carpentry work as needed to keep jobs on track

Requirements

• 5+ years of residential construction experience, with strong leadership responsibility (remodeling background preferred)
• Proven track record managing schedules, people, and multiple projects at once
• Field leadership background (foreman, production manager, or similar)
• Strong hands-on carpentry skills, both finish and rough framing
• Comfortable both leading a team and working in the field day to day
• Clear, effective communication with clients, crews, and trade partners
• Ability to lead with consistency, accountability, and respect
• Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to quality work
• Michigan Builder's License preferred, or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Matching Simple IRA after 6 months
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Pay

$45+ hourly