Job Purpose

This is an on-the-job Project Manager role responsible for managing the day-to-day construction of homes in the field. This position requires hands-on oversight of active job sites, direct coordination with Trade Partners and Garman Team Members, and regular homeowner interaction throughout the construction process. The Project Manager delivers homes that meet Garman’s quality, schedule, budget, and specification standards by effectively managing Trade Partners, Garman Team Members, and customer relationships. The Project Manager leads construction execution, drives efficiency and cost control, and owns a positive customer experience through clear communication and consistent customer contact, end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

·         Manage the end-to-end construction with full ownership of assigned homes and communities, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and specification standards are met.

·         Serve as the primary owner of customer experience for homeowners, providing consistent communication, setting expectations, conducting progress visits, orientations, and settlement readiness.

·         Lead, and direct Assistant PMs, Garman Team Members, and Trade Partners to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost control.

·         Enforce control processes, including QA checks, punch lists, scopes of work, and final inspections to deliver a zero-defect home.

·         Plan, coordinate, and oversee all construction phases from stake-out through completion, including excavation, materials, change orders, and corrective solutions.

·         Maintain community appearance, safety, and professionalism in alignment with Garman standards.

·         Monitor and manage variances with clear ownership with Construction Managers, and internal support teams to ensure consistency and alignment.

·         Develop and mentor Project Manager Assistants by providing coaching, hands-on training, and progressive responsibility to prepare them for advancement into a Project Manager role.

Expectations

·         Demonstrate sound judgment, ownership, and accountability in daily decisions.

·         Model Garman’s values, ethics, and professionalism in all interactions.

·         Maintain strong work habits, organization, and follow-through.

·         Meet the physical and operational requirements of the role.

Accountability

·         Deliver homes that meet Garman standards for quality, schedule, budget, and specifications.

·         Own customer experience from build through settlement.

·         Lead and develop Assistant Builders and assigned Team Members.

·         Enforce scopes of work, quality standards, and ethical practices.

·         Achieve financial targets through cost control, audits, and variance management.

·         Successfully develop project manager assistant toward readiness for promotion through consistent coaching, feedback and performance management.

Authority

·         Direct Assistant Project Managers and coordinate Trade Partner activities.

·         Enforce Garman standards, scopes of work, and quality requirements.

·         Approve and coordinate authorized change orders.

·         Make field-level decisions and serve as the escalation point for construction issues.

Relationships (Internal/External)

·         Homeowners: Build trust through clear, timely, and professional communication.

·         Trade Partners: Maintain firm, fair, and respectful partnerships focused on performance, quality, and continuous improvement.

·         Garman Team Members: Provide leadership, coaching, accountability, and feedback. Partner on performance feedback, operational alignment, and strategic execution.

·         Internal Support Teams (Customer Care, Purchasing, Accounting, etc.): Collaborate to ensure smooth operations and positive customer outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

·         5+ years of residential construction experience with demonstrated responsibility for managing multiple projects or homes simultaneously.

·         Strong working knowledge of construction methods, plans, schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

·         Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold Team Members and Trade Partners accountable.

·         Effective communicator with customers, trades, and internal teams; able to set expectations and resolve issues professionally.

·         High level of integrity, sound judgment, and ownership, with the ability to meet the physical and licensing requirements of the role.