Project Manager

Experienced Project Manager – Custom Residential Construction *Mitchell Construction & Design | Springfield, Missouri* Mitchell Construction & Design is looking for an experienced *Construction Project Manager* to join our team. We are looking for someone who wants more than just another construction job. We want someone who wants to *build a career, take ownership of their projects, help us continue improving our company, and grow with us for the long term.* We specialize in custom homes and high-end residential construction. Our reputation is built on quality, communication, organization, and doing what we say we are going to do. Our Project Managers play a major role in delivering that experience to our clients. PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: This is an experienced Project Manager position and is not an entry-level role. Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements outlined below. Candidates must have at least 2\*\* years of construction project management experience with a proven track record of successfully managing construction projects.\*\*Minimum Requirements * *Minimum 2 years of construction project management experience* * *Proven track record of successfully managing construction projects* * Residential construction experience; custom home experience is strongly preferred * Strong understanding of construction sequencing from site work through final completion * Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, schedules, and multiple projects * Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and scopes of work * Experience identifying quality-control issues and holding trades accountable * Understanding of construction budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and job costs * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Valid driver's license and reliable transportation * Professional references that can verify your experience and track record Buildertrend & Construction Management Software *Buildertrend experience is strongly preferred.* Candidates must be comfortable using *Buildertrend or comparable construction management software* as part of their daily project management responsibilities. This includes managing: * Project schedules * Daily logs * Client communication * Subcontractor communication * Project documents and files * Change orders * Purchase orders * Budgets and job costing * Selections * Photos and project documentation * Tasks and follow-ups Experience with *Procore, CoConstruct, JobTread, Buildxact, or similar construction management software* will also be considered. We rely heavily on technology and systems to keep our projects organized. We are not looking for someone who manages projects primarily through phone calls, text messages, and memory. *If it affects the project, it needs to be communicated, documented, and tracked.* Key Responsibilities As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for: * Managing custom residential projects from pre-construction handoff through final completion * Developing and maintaining accurate project schedules * Looking ahead several weeks to anticipate project needs and potential problems * Coordinating subcontractors, vendors, deliveries, inspections, and homeowners * Confirming trades before they are scheduled to arrive * Making sure materials, selections, information, and decisions are ready before they are needed * Conducting regular jobsite visits * Maintaining detailed and accurate daily logs * Reviewing construction for quality and compliance with plans and scopes * Holding subcontractors accountable for quality, cleanliness, schedules, and commitments * Reviewing plans and scopes before work begins to identify potential conflicts * Monitoring project budgets and understanding the financial impact of field decisions * Coordinating pricing and documentation for change orders * Communicating consistently and professionally with homeowners * Keeping our internal team informed of project status, concerns, and upcoming needs * Managing punch lists and driving projects through final completion * Identifying problems before they negatively impact the project * Developing solutions instead of simply reporting problems * Taking ownership when something goes wrong and helping get it corrected * Keeping project information organized and documented in Buildertrend What We Expect From Our Project Managers We expect our Project Managers to *run their projects like they own them.* You should know what happened on your projects today, what's happening tomorrow, and what's coming several weeks down the road. You should know which subcontractors are confirmed, who needs to be followed up with, what materials need to be ordered, which client decisions are outstanding, where the project stands against the schedule, and what potential problems need to be addressed. Construction will always have challenges. We don't expect everything to go perfectly. What we do expect is someone who communicates quickly, takes responsibility, finds solutions, and keeps the project moving forward. We want our PMs to *anticipate, communicate, solve, and follow through.* Who We're Looking For We want someone who takes pride in what they do and understands the level of responsibility that comes with managing someone's custom home. You should be able to walk onto a jobsite and recognize what is going well, what isn't right, what needs to happen next, and what could become a problem two or three weeks from now. The right person will be: * Highly organized * Proactive rather than reactive * Detail-oriented * Dependable * Comfortable holding subcontractors accountable * Confident communicating with homeowners * Able to have difficult conversations professionally * A strong problem solver * Comfortable making decisions * Comfortable being held accountable * Willing to follow established systems and processes * Comfortable with technology * Open to learning and improving * A strong team player * Interested in helping build something for the long term Our core values are *communication, honesty and integrity, compassion, solution creation, hard work, and innovation.* We expect our Project Managers to represent those values with our homeowners, subcontractors, vendors, and team. Long-Term Opportunity We are building Mitchell Construction & Design for the long term, and *we want someone who wants to be part of that growth.* We aren't looking for someone who plans to stay for a year and move on to the next opportunity. We want to invest in someone who is willing to invest in us. As our company grows, we want this position to grow with it. For the right person, there will be opportunities for *additional responsibility, leadership, increased compensation, and advancement within the company.* If you're looking for a place where you can take ownership, help build something, and have the opportunity to grow as the company grows, we'd like to talk with you. How to Apply Please submit your *resume and professional references* along with information about the construction projects you have personally managed. Your application should include: * Years of construction project management experience * Types and sizes of projects you have managed * Your specific responsibilities on those projects * Custom residential construction experience, if applicable * Buildertrend or other construction management software experience * Examples of projects you have personally managed from start to completion * Professional references who can speak directly to your construction experience, leadership, reliability, communication, and ability to successfully manage projects *References will be contacted.* Again, *please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum experience requirements for this position.* We are looking for someone with a demonstrated track record who is ready to step into a Project Manager role, take ownership of their projects, and become a long-term part of our company. Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company truck * Paid time off Work Location: In person