Production Manager - Residential Remodeling

About the role

Production Manager — Residential Remodeling Nelson Builders, a family-owned remodeling company with 25 years of serving the West Michigan lakeshore, is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to run residential remodeling projects from the ground up. This is a leadership-driven field role: you'll manage crews, collaborate with subcontractors and trade partners, and direct the overall flow of each project — staying hands-on with carpentry work as needed to keep things on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Own residential remodeling projects from planning through completion
• Manage crews and coordinate with subcontractors and trade partners
• Direct the day-to-day flow and schedule of each project
• Hold the team accountable to quality expectations at every stage
• Stay hands-on with carpentry work as needed to keep projects on track
• Make sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish
• Oversee residential remodeling projects from the first day on site to the final walkthrough
• Direct the field crew's day-to-day production and workflow
• Work closely with trade partners to keep every project on schedule and up to standard
• Set up and track project schedules in JobTread
• Visit job sites regularly to check on progress, workmanship, and safety
• Mentor and develop carpenters and other field team members
• Take ownership as the go-to field leader for getting projects built
• Communicate directly with homeowners as their main point of contact throughout the build
• Jump in on carpentry tasks when needed to keep a project moving

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in residential construction with hands-on leadership experience (remodeling background a plus)
• History of successfully juggling schedules, crews, and several projects at once
• Background as a foreman, production manager, or similar field leadership role
• Skilled carpenter across both rough framing and finish work
• Equally comfortable directing a team and working alongside them on site
• Communicates clearly and professionally with homeowners, crews, and trade partners
• Leads with fairness, consistency, and accountability
• Detail-oriented with a genuine commitment to quality craftsmanship
• Michigan Builder's License a plus, or willing to work toward one

Pay

Compensation: $45+ hourly