Project Manager – Sparrow Woodworks

The Project Manager is a key leader responsible for delivering construction projects with precision, transparency, and collaboration. This role manages the full project lifecycle—from pre-construction planning through closeout—ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard of quality, while providing an exceptional client experience.

The PM serves as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, and trade partners, and works closely with superintendents and internal teams to ensure seamless coordination between the field and office. Success in this role requires strong leadership, financial accountability, technical construction knowledge, and proactive communication.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the President.

Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership & Execution

Lead all phases of construction projects from contract execution through closeout.
Coordinate daily with Superintendents and field teams to maintain schedule, quality, safety, and site organization.
Plan, organize, and direct labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors across multiple projects.
Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies with the team.
Maintain clean, professional job sites that reflect company standards.

Pre-Construction, Budgeting & Scheduling

Lead pre-construction efforts including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and constructability review.
Analyze architectural and engineering documents to clearly define scope, requirements, and risks.
Develop and manage detailed project budgets, schedules, and revenue forecasts.
Track job costs, labor hours, material expenses, and subcontractor billing.
Identify potential budget overruns early and present change order or value-engineering options.
Maintain documentation explaining estimate changes and cost variances.

Client, Architect & Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and architects throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead Pre-Construction meetings, Project Kickoffs, and weekly OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings.
Provide consistent weekly client status reports covering budget, schedule, progress, and site photos.
Maintain transparent, proactive communication and resolve issues promptly.
Build long-term professional relationships that extend beyond project completion.

Subcontractor, Procurement & Contract Management

Solicit bids, issue RFPs, and assist with subcontractor selection.
Draft, negotiate, and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
Verify subcontractor compliance, insurance, and documentation prior to mobilization.
Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, and material lead times to support schedules.
Accurately price, document, and obtain approval for all change orders prior to work execution.
Review and approve subcontractor and supplier pay applications.

Closeout & Post-Construction

Coordinate project closeout deliverables including owner manuals, as-builts, finish schedules, and extra materials.
Prepare clients for final walkthroughs and manage project photography.
Conduct internal project debriefs to capture lessons learned.
Act as the primary contact for warranty and post-construction service coordination.

Internal Leadership & Administration

Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to project teams and superintendents.
Assist with onboarding and training of new project managers and field staff.
Set weekly goals, priorities, and deliverables; track progress and accountability.
Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, logs, time tracking, and reporting in company systems.
Escalate operational or personnel concerns to leadership in a timely manner.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience managing residential or commercial construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
Proficiency with construction management, scheduling, and job-costing software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the company with integrity and confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Sparrow Woodworks LLC

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