Sr Project Manager

About the role

Location: Chardon, OH. Are you an experienced construction Project Manager who knows how to keep complex projects, trade partners, and clients moving in the right direction? Do you thrive on solving problems in the field, building strong schedules, and communicating openly—even when the conversation is difficult? Are you ready to lead high-end remodeling projects while being part of a team that truly cares about getting it right? If you’re a construction leader with 4+ years of project management, superintendent, or related construction experience who wants to take ownership of meaningful projects while growing your career in a values-driven, award-winning environment, we want to meet you! Payne & Tompkins has been transforming homes and lives in Greater Cleveland since we combined our expertise over two decades ago. As a premier design-build remodeling company, we specialize in high-touch custom remodeling that helps families invest in themselves and their lifestyles, not just their homes. Our culture is rooted in working together to get it right—values that guide everything we do. We practice open-book management with profit sharing because we believe everyone should share in our success. We’re “a little weird” in the best way possible, with monthly team events, community service through Olivia’s Dream nonprofit, Make-A-Wish partnerships, and even office Olympics. With 55+ dedicated employees and a strong track record of growth from $3M to $22M in seven years, we’re not just a company—we’re a team building something special together. Visit us at https://www.payne-tompkins.com/ to see our amazing transformations!

Responsibilities

• Own the construction phase of high-end residential remodeling projects from project handoff through successful completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and trade partners during construction, visiting jobsites daily to keep a pulse on progress, proactively identify issues, and ensure quality standards are being met.
• Typically manage 3–4 active projects at a time, with project values averaging around $500K and larger projects reaching several million dollars.
• Keep projects moving, anticipate problems before they become bigger issues, and make sure clients and team members always know what comes next.
• Own Project Execution — Take responsibility for residential remodeling projects from construction kickoff through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and client expectations stay aligned.
• Master the Schedule — Build and maintain accurate project schedules, coordinate trades and material deliveries, anticipate bottlenecks, and keep projects moving forward.
• Lead Client Communication — Serve as the primary client contact during construction and communicate proactively about progress, challenges, schedule changes,