Project Manager Residential New Construction

Project Manager – Custom Home Building

Location: Greater Milwaukee Area
Company: J&J Custom Homes (a division of J&J Contractors I LLC)
Compensation: Competitive; based on experience

About the Role

The Project Manager – Custom Home Building is responsible for leading and managing one-of-a-kind, ground-up custom residential homes from foundation through final walk-through.

This role oversees every phase of the custom home construction process, coordinating complex schedules, high-end trade partners, inspections, and client communication. The Project Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring each custom home reflects J&J Custom Homes’ standards for craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee multiple custom, ground-up residential home builds concurrently
• Lead daily jobsite operations for high-detail, non-production custom homes
• Develop, maintain, and adjust custom build schedules tailored to unique designs and site conditions
• Coordinate and manage skilled trade partners, ensuring craftsmanship, sequencing, and accountability
• Ensure all work meets J&J Custom Homes’ quality, safety, and design standards
• Prepare and maintain construction schedules, sequencing plans, progress reports, and cost tracking
• Identify risks and implement recovery plans related to weather, site conditions, design changes, or material lead times
• Coordinate with architects, designers, engineers, and inspectors to ensure seamless execution
• Establish and maintain communication with city officials and inspectors; ensure all inspections are completed and passed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite that reflects a high-end custom build environment
• Oversee detailed punch-list completion and ensure each home is delivered move-in ready

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience managing custom, ground-up residential home construction
• 3+ years of carpentry experience, preferably as a lead carpenter or foreman on custom homes
• Strong understanding of the custom home construction process, sequencing, and scheduling
• Experience managing complex details, custom designs, and high-end finishes
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and schedules
• Strong leadership and communication skills with trades, designers, inspectors, and homeowners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple custom builds simultaneously
• Experience with Buildertrend or similar construction management software preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Physically able to perform essential jobsite duties, including lifting up to 75 lbs
• Valid driver’s license; must pass background and driving record checks
• Must be located within a reasonable commuting distance of Greendale, WI to support time-sensitive jobsite and team needs (typically within 30 minutes).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build true custom homes, not production housing
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Company-assigned work truck
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and life insurance
• Paid time off, sick days, and paid holidays

Since 1983, our family-owned business has been transforming people’s homes and their lives. We specialize in exterior and interior home improvements, from roofing projects to full home remodels, windows, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, and more.

We pride ourselves on being transparent, trustworthy, and taking care of our customers like family.