If you're an experienced residential construction leader who thrives on delivering exceptional projects while creating an outstanding client experience, this is an opportunity to join one of Northeast Ohio's premier design-build remodeling companies. Payne & Tompkins is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple high-end residential remodeling projects while mentoring the next generation of project leaders.
At Payne & Tompkins, craftsmanship, communication, and relationships are at the heart of everything they do. Their team is passionate about transforming homes while providing an unmatched experience for homeowners from the initial consultation through project completion. This is more than a project management role—it's an opportunity to lead, mentor, solve complex challenges, and make a lasting impact within a growing company that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Manage multiple residential remodeling projects simultaneously from preconstruction through completion.
- Ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners, providing exceptional communication and customer service throughout each project.
- Coordinate and manage trade partners, subcontractors, inspections, and daily jobsite activities.
- Conduct routine jobsite visits to proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact project schedules.
- Build and maintain project schedules, daily logs, and project documentation using Buildertrend.
- Manage purchase orders, change orders, project budgets, and financial tracking.
- Oversee permitting, inspections, safety compliance, and OSHA standards.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications while assisting with field solutions as needed.
- Maintain organized documentation including timekeeping, safety records, material tracking, inspections, and project closeout information.
- Work closely with in-house designers to ensure construction aligns with project specifications.
- Lead onsite client meetings, trade partner meetings, and building inspections.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites throughout each phase of construction.
- Mentor, coach, and develop Assistant Project Managers, Project Managers, and interns.
- Participate in hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and developing future team members.
- Foster Payne & Tompkins' culture and core values throughout every project and client interaction.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- 4–6+ years of relevant construction experience, with residential field experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods, structural systems, and building materials.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects while balancing schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
- Leadership experience with mentoring and developing junior team members.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and trade partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Buildertrend (or the ability to learn quickly).
- Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Willingness to occasionally perform physical jobsite tasks related to project management and site organization.
What You'll Get
- Excellent compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical/dental
- 401(k) with a company match
- Performance based bonus
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunity to lead exciting, high-end residential remodeling projects from start to finish.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that genuinely values craftsmanship, integrity, and client satisfaction.
- Leadership opportunities with the ability to mentor and develop future project managers.
- Variety in your work with multiple custom renovation projects rather than repetitive production work.
- Career growth within a respected and growing design-build remodeling company.
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on clients' homes while working alongside a talented team that takes pride in delivering exceptional results.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
