Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Our client is a turnkey multi-family commercial wood-framing contractor with a national footprint and strong local jobsite leadership. They’re known for schedule discipline, safety-first execution, and quality control - delivering framing packages from preconstruction planning through field production and closeout. As they continue to grow, they’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-family projects and travel as needed to support active sites.

The Axel Group is seeking a proven, hands-on Project Manager with multi-family commercial experience (wood-frame / stick-frame strongly preferred) to oversee the full lifecycle of projects from preconstruction handoff through completion.

This is a field-driven role where the PM will spend the majority of their time on-site acting as the driver of execution - owning safety compliance, schedule, budget, quality control, subcontractor oversight, procurement/logistics, documentation, and team development. The ideal PM is organized, proactive, tech-savvy, and confident leading fast-moving framing operations while keeping the project controls tight.

• Own overall project execution from award/handoff through closeout - job build plan, schedule, budget, staffing, and production strategy.
• Manage financial performance of the project - budget tracking, cost control, forecasting, and protecting profitability.
• Drive scheduling and sequencing - draft and manage framing schedules, weekly updates, look-aheads, milestone tracking, and documented schedule changes.
• Lead jobsite safety execution - ensure compliance with site-specific safety plans and safe practices; conduct weekly safety meetings; ensure orientations/training and required documentation are completed.
• Investigate and report incidents involving employees, subcontractors, and contract work; monitor other trades and address hazards proactively.
• Lead preconstruction handoff and startup - develop/maintain RFI + JSI logs, implement job start-up documentation, and maintain detailed knowledge of scope, estimate, and final budget.
• Manage subcontractor and labor planning - production planning, manpower budgeting, SOV/payment schedules, and weekly subcontractor SOV tracking/submission.
• Oversee procurement and logistics - material takeoffs support, submittals as directed (lumber/components/hold-downs), shop drawing reviews, ship dates, deliveries, onsite storage, and alignment with POs.
• Maintain daily visibility on quality and progress - review work progress and standards, resolve issues quickly, and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Coordinate site logistics and equipment needs - plan site access and staging; coordinate cranes, lifts, forklifts, rigging, tools, and equipment for production.
  
  Manage change and extra work - ASIs, change orders, and extra work tracking; maintain clean logs and documentation.
• Partner with field leadership (site supervisors/foremen) to keep work organized - maintain plan updates and task assignments in field software (e.g., Fieldwire).
• Handle key project admin and reporting - support timely WIP reporting, track man-hour budgets, review client SOV for monthly billing, and ensure accurate coding/submission of hours, expenses, accommodations, and subcontractor billings.
• Develop and lead the team - support hiring, training, performance reviews, and long-term growth plans for field leaders and crews.
• Closeout and continuous improvement - support closeout/warranty documentation, participate in post-mortems, and drive “lessons learned” improvements.

• Proven Project Manager experience on multi-family commercial projects (wood-frame/stick-frame preferred).
• Strong command of scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, logistics, and project controls in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through - able to manage multiple priorities and keep teams aligned.
• Tech-savvy: proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and construction field/documentation platforms (e.g., Fieldwire or similar).
• Advanced plan reading skills and strong construction site management experience.
• Strong safety background; OSHA 30 required. CPR/AED and STSC preferred.
• Comfortable spending the majority of time in the field and traveling to active job sites as required.
• Strong communicator with crews, subs, suppliers, and internal leadership.

• Join a builder known for organized execution, safety discipline, and high standards in multi-family wood framing.
• Stable pipeline with opportunities to lead major framing scopes from early planning through turnover.
• High-impact role with visibility - own outcomes on schedule, budget, safety, quality, and field performance.
• Long-term growth opportunity within a team that values leadership, accountability, and development.