Site Development Project Manager – Residential Construction

About the role

Join the #1 Custom Home Builder in the West. Adair Homes is seeking an experienced Site Development Project Manager to guide custom home projects throughout the greater Silverdale/Puget Sound area. Located in Silverdale, WA, this role involves evaluating properties, developing site improvement plans, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating with engineers and jurisdictions, overseeing site development and vertical construction, and ensuring projects meet quality, budget, schedule, safety, and customer experience expectations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with prospective customers and Sales to evaluate properties and identify site development requirements before purchase
• Conduct site evaluations and develop site improvement plans
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and development plans
• Help customers understand site costs, timelines, permitting requirements, and potential development challenges
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, excavators, utility providers, trade partners, and local jurisdictions
• Manage permitting and ensure projects meet applicable building, development, and environmental requirements
• Oversee site development activities, including excavation, utilities, access, drainage, and preparation for home construction
• Manage vertical construction from groundbreaking through final home delivery
• Monitor budgets, schedules, quality, and project milestones across multiple active projects
• Communicate proactively with homeowners throughout the building process
• Identify risks and potential roadblocks early and drive solutions before they impact the customer or project
• Ensure every project meets Adair's expectations for quality, budget, schedule, safety, and customer experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with residential site development, land development, or horizontal construction
• Experience in residential construction and project management
• Knowledge of Washington building codes, permitting processes, utilities, and development requirements
• Understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and project coordination
• Experience managing multiple projects, budgets, schedules, contractors, and competing priorities

Skills

• Ability to evaluate property and confidently communicate site requirements, costs, risks, and timelines to customers
• Strong communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with project management software such as MS Project or KOVA
• Bonus points for experience with Bluebeam, plot plan creation, estimating, or custom/on-your-land homebuilding

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus potential based on Horizontal and 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

Pay

$100,000+ DOE + Quarterly Bonus + Company Vehicle