Residential Construction Project Manager

Great Northern Builders, Inc. Residential Construction Project Manager

Location:

South Berwick, ME

Build with purpose. Lead with integrity.

At Great Northern Builders, Inc., you'll find steady, meaningful work, a supportive team, and leaders who value craftsmanship, integrity, and balance. We're a woman-owned, award winning general contracting company specializing in high-quality residential remodeling, additions, and custom builds throughout the Seacoast of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. We pride ourselves on being ethical, authentic, and deeply knowledgeable, a team that communicates openly, follows through on commitments, and works together to deliver beautiful, lasting results.

Our company operates with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring structure, accountability, and growth opportunities at every level.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who leads with confidence, communication, and care. If you thrive on keeping people and projects organized, solving problems with professionalism, and maintaining exceptional quality standards, you'll fit right in at GNB.

• Well-Built - Beyond industry standards; beautiful, lasting work.
• Ethical - Grounded in integrity. Accountable in every action.
• Authentic - Honest words. Consistent actions. Real relationships.
• Positive Traction - Progress through challenges; momentum with purpose.
• Deeply Knowledgeable - Craftsmanship rooted in skill, growth, and curiosity.

If you value transparency, craftsmanship, and teamwork, and take pride in doing things the right way, this is the place to do your best work.

The Project Manager at Great Northern Builders is responsible for keeping projects organized, efficient, and moving forward from start to finish. This role requires someone proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership. You'll be the main point of contact during the construction phase, coordinating with clients, trade partners, and the rest of the GNB team to deliver exceptional results. Remodeling can be unpredictable.

The right person will stay composed, communicate clearly, and keep projects moving with professionalism and care.

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Coordinate and communicate daily with clients, trade partners, and team members.
• Keep project schedules on track and hold trades accountable for quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Balance diplomacy with assertiveness, maintaining strong relationships while enforcing standards.
• Assist Project Developers during estimating and planning as needed.
• Review, verify, and parse project invoices and bills for accuracy.
• Perform carpentry and hands-on tasks as required, this is a tool belt company, and every PM contributes.
• Oversee job site setup, protection, and cleanliness.
• Order, track, and manage materials; handle pickups, returns, and deliveries.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and progress photos in Job Tread.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Enforce job site safety and uphold company standards at all times.

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience, including hands‑on carpentry.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience in remodeling or building preferred.
• Highly organized and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the big picture.
• Clear, professional communicator who can hold others accountable with respect.
• Able to insist on schedules, cleanliness, and quality while remaining patient and professional.
• OSHA or safety training a plus.
• Reliable transportation and an excellent driving record.
• Comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
• Capable of performing physically demanding tasks and working in varying conditions.
• Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

• Proactive, dependable, and self‑directed, you see what needs to be done and make it happen.
• Professional, diplomatic, and courteous with clients, trade partners, and coworkers.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable when plans change.
• Team‑oriented; you collaborate well and follow established systems.
• Take pride in a clean, safe, and…