Project Manager - Residential Construction

Overview

Department: Chinburg Builders Residential Construction

Reports To: President of Chinburg Builders/Senior Project Manager

Supervises: Field Personnel

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Chinburg is a family-founded company founded by Eric Chinburg in 1987. Based in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, Chinburg has projects and properties in NH, ME, and VT. The company focuses on quality development, building, renovation, construction management, and property management, built on strong relationships with customers, employees, and partners. Chinburg emphasizes green building principles and professional development, and welcomes team members from diverse educational backgrounds.

We value warmth, confidence, grit, and determination, and view employees as part of our extended family.

The Project Manager works closely with the Site Supervisor to manage residential construction projects from inception through completion. This role oversees budgets, schedules, purchasing, and customer communication while ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to Chinburg Builders’ quality standards. The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between field operations, leadership, subcontractors, and homeowners.

Project Planning & Preconstruction

• Assist the Preconstruction Manager during project startup, including permitting, budgeting, buyout, and scheduling.
• Provide input on project feasibility, costs, and construction planning.
• Assist with home siting when applicable.

Budget & Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets and regularly report budget-to-actual performance to the President.
• Review, approve, and process invoices for accuracy and proper job cost allocation.
• Administer financial aspects of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Review and manage proposed change orders (PCOs) in coordination with the Customer Service team.
• Maintain accurate cost tracking and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Scheduling & Field Coordination

• Coordinate regularly with Site Supervisors to ensure efficient construction progress.
• Keep the President informed of schedules, milestones, and production status.
• Order materials and supplies and coordinate deliveries with the Site Supervisor.
• Lead and support field supervision, subcontractors, and vendors in meeting project schedules.

Quality & Customer Experience

• Work closely with the Site Supervisor to ensure compliance with Chinburg’s quality standards.
• Assist in preparing preliminary punch lists and coordinate timely completion.
• Provide regular project updates to homeowners.
• Represent Chinburg Builders professionally with homeowners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.

Safety & Compliance

• Work with the Site Supervisor to implement and enforce Chinburg’s written safety program.
• Support jobsite safety compliance and best practices.

Purchasing & Documentation

• Maintain buy schedules and manage subcontract documentation.
• Review subcontractor qualifications and references.
• Manage project documentation including:
• • Subcontracts and purchase orders
  • Change orders
  • Shop drawings
  • Delivery schedules
  • Project correspondence

Project Closeout

• Coordinate delivery of closeout documentation and homeowner manuals.
• Assist with subcontractor closeout, utility transfers, owner training, and punch list completion.
• Support final project turnover and documentation completion.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support project success.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in multiple trades with an understanding of quality construction practices
• Ability to remain calm and professional when resolving issues
• Minimum of 4 years of construction management experience preferred