Job Description
🏗️ Build Excellence from the Ground Up - Join Arkwright Construction LLC as a Residential Construction Project Manager! 🛠️ Position Title: Residential Construction Project Manager
Company Name: Arkwright Construction LLC
Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000 per year + Performance Bonuses
Industry: Residential Construction / Remodeling
Location: Chicago, IL (Office & project sites throughout the Chicago area
Job Overview Arkwright Construction LLC is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Residential Construction Project Manager to lead high-end residential remodeling projects from pre-construction through completion. In this vital role, you'll manage schedules, coordinate trades, communicate with homeowners, and uphold the quality and integrity Arkwright is known for. If you're a natural problem-solver with a passion for craftsmanship and client service, we want you on our team.
Who We Are At Arkwright Construction, we're proud to be Chicago's premier remodeling contractor for luxury residential spaces. Our company is built on trusted relationships-with our clients, design partners, trade professionals, and most importantly, our team. We invest in your growth through training, mentorship, and meaningful career paths in a collaborative, family-style work environment. At Arkwright, we don't just build beautiful homes-we build rewarding careers.
Learn more at Key Responsibilities - Project Oversight & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain project schedules using Buildertrend
- Coordinate subcontractors, in-house carpenters, deliveries, and job sequencing
- Track lead times and ensure materials and decisions are aligned with progress
- Conduct regular jobsite walkthroughs to monitor timelines and flag issues
- Communication & Client Experience
- Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners
- Maintain respectful and transparent communication with clients and partners
- Send weekly progress updates, including milestones and photos
- Proactively manage expectations and address concerns
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Guide daily fieldwork with site leads, carpenters, and apprentices
- Communicate design details and scope to field teams
- Uphold Arkwright's quality standards on every job
- Resolve trade coordination issues and maintain field alignment
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Anticipate and resolve construction, scheduling, or logistical challenges
- Address layout conflicts, material changes, or unforeseen site conditions
- Collaborate with ownership and designers on clarifications and change orders
- Provide steady, confident leadership in moments of stress or complexity
- Documentation & Budget Tracking
- Review plans, scopes, and contracts in detail
- Track budgets, approve timecards, and manage job costs
- Maintain clear project documentation in Buildertrend
- Ensure all change orders and approvals are properly communicated
- Closeout & Follow-up
- Manage punch lists and oversee final walkthroughs
- Schedule inspections and prepare the job for homeowner turnover
- Coordinate follow-up visits and warranty check-ins at 3 and 11 months
Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in residential remodeling or construction project management
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Familiarity with building codes, construction plans, and sequencing
- Proficient with Buildertrend or similar software (or eager to learn)
- Ability to read and interpret architectural plans
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
Benefits - Performance Bonuses (Quarterly)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Days)
- Bi-Weekly Pay Cycle
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Training & Certifications
- Personal Tool Replacement Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company-Provided Uniforms
- Tech Package (Smartphone or Tablet)
- Company Events
Schedule - Full-Time - Monday to Friday
- (Some schedule flexibility may be required based on project needs)
Location - Office-based and on-site project management throughout the Chicagoland area.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Compliance Statement A background check will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws. #MGX25
Job Tags
Bi-weekly pay, Full time, For contractors, Apprenticeship, For subcontractor, Work at office, Monday to Friday,