Job Title
Project Manager - Residential Remodeling
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Location
Saddle Brook, NJ (HQ) projects throughout Northern New Jersey
Salary Range
80,000 – 105,000 base plus performance bonuses and commissions
Position Summary
The Project Manager oversees every phase of a remodel, from contract signing to final payment, ensuring projects finish on time, on budget, and beyond client expectations. You will coordinate internal crews, trade partners, materials, permits, and client communications while maintaining rigorous quality and safety standards. Daily site visits, disciplined documentation, and proactive problem solving keep jobs flowing smoothly. Success is measured by schedule adherence, margin protection, and delighted homeowners.
Company Summary
On the Spot Home Improvements is a home remodeling firm that transforms homes with craftsmanship, transparency, and white glove service. We believe great projects start with great people and a culture of continuous improvement. Our mission is simple deliver a stress-free remodeling experience that homeowners rave about while creating rewarding careers for our team. Core values include Integrity, Accountability, Craft Excellence, and Teamwork, which guide every decision on and off the job site.
Objectives (Key Duties)
- Review estimator handoffs; verify scope, allowances, and margins before kickoff
- Build a phase by phase job calendar, aligning crews, subs, inspections, and deliveries
- Order, stage, and reconcile materials; return discrepancies the same day
- Lead Day 1 site orientation covering safety, site boundaries, and client expectations
- Conduct daily site checks or delegate to foreman and log progress with photos (95 percent compliance)
- Maintain spotless communication same day response to calls and emails; Wednesday progress updates with photos
- Monitor quality square, level, plumb; reject substandard workmanship or materials immediately
- Spot and price change orders the same day; secure written client approval before work continues
- Control labor hours (40 hrs per week per employee) and protect budgeted margins
- Resolve conflicts and performance issues discreetly; re allocate resources when standards slip
- Execute punch list within three to five business days and obtain client sign off
- Close out with final photos, testimonial capture, warranty packet, and lien waivers
Competencies (Skills & Attributes)
- Proven scheduling and task sequencing mastery (critical path thinking)
- Strong knowledge of residential building codes, means, and methods
- Financial acumen cost tracking, margin protection, and change order pricing
- Proactive, client first communication style by phone, email, and in person
- Expertise with digital project management or field service software (e.g., Service Fusion, Buildertrend)
- Decisive problem solver able to propose multiple solutions under pressure
- Leadership that is fair, firm, and fosters crew buy in
- High attention to detail; photo documenting and paperwork discipline
- OSHA 10 certification minimum and first aid or CPR (or obtained within 90 days)
- Valid NJ driver’s license with clean record
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
- Five or more years’ experience managing residential renovation or design build projects from 50 k to 1 M
- Demonstrated track record of 90 percent on time delivery and strong client satisfaction scores
Physical Requirements
- Walk, stand, and navigate active job sites up to eight hours per day
- Lift, carry, and maneuver materials or equipment up to 50 lbs
- Tolerance for exposure to New Jersey seasonal weather conditions on site
Commitment to Diversity
On the Spot Home Improvements is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team where every voice is respected and empowered to contribute.
Benefits
- Medical
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Performance-based bonuses tied to KPIs
- Paid training and licensing reimbursement (OSHA, PMP, trade certs)
- Branded apparel, modern tools, and cloud software to streamline your day
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