Assistant Project Manager – Luxury Residential Construction
https://laurelsignaturehomes.com/
Who This Role Is For:
We're looking for someone who thrives in the final stages of high-end residential construction.
This is a field-based role for someone who loves details, enjoys solving problems, and takes ownership until every item is completed.
You may come from:
- Assistant Project Management
- Construction Coordination
- Field Coordination
- Interior Design with significant construction site experience
- Design Coordination for residential construction
The common denominator is simple:
You have spent time on active construction sites and know how homes actually get finished.
This Role Is NOT For
This position is not suitable if your background is primarily in:
- Property Management
- Real Estate Sales
- Administrative or Office Management
- Interior Design without construction site involvement
- General Labor without coordination responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all punch list items from walkthrough through final completion.
- Visit job sites regularly and verify that work is completed to company standards.
- Track every remaining task and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
- Hold subcontractors accountable for deadlines and quality.
- Coordinate with vendors responsible for cabinets, plumbing fixtures, lighting, flooring, tile, appliances, hardware, paint and finish materials.
- Verify that all finish materials arrive correctly and on schedule.
- Work directly with buyers during the final stages of construction.
- Resolve customer requests quickly and professionally.
- Support the Project Manager in delivering luxury homes on schedule.
- Maintain detailed reports and communicate project status daily.
Required Experience
- 2+ years working on active residential construction projects.
- Experience managing punch lists.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors.
- Experience working directly with homeowners or buyers is a major advantage.
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- Strong understanding of residential construction finishes.
- Comfortable spending most of the day on construction sites.
What Makes Someone Successful
We're looking for someone who:
- Notices the small details others miss.
- Doesn't wait to be told what to do.
- Follows up relentlessly until every task is completed.
- Communicates confidently with contractors.
- Takes pride in delivering a perfect finished home.
- Can manage multiple homes simultaneously.
- Is organized, proactive, and highly accountable.
Location Requirements
Must live in Chicago's North Side or the North Shore suburbs.
Daily travel between active job sites is required.
A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
Work Stability
We value long-term commitment.
Candidates with multiple short-term positions or a history of changing jobs frequently are unlikely to be a good fit.
Application Questions
- Describe your experience working on residential construction sites.
- Have you managed punch lists through final completion?
- Have you directly coordinated subcontractors?
- Have you worked directly with homebuyers or homeowners during construction?
- Tell us about a project where your attention to detail prevented a problem.
- Are you located on Chicago's North Side or the North Shore?
- Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation?
Compensation
$60,000–$80,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Fuel Card
- Full-time
- Field-based position
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in joining a luxury residential home builder?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have in residential construction?
- Have you personally managed punch lists through final completion of a residential construction project?
- Have you directly coordinated and held subcontractors accountable for completing work on schedule?
- Have you worked directly with homeowners or homebuyers during the final stages of a construction project?
- Are you currently located in or within a reasonable commuting distance of Chicago's North Side or the North Shore suburbs?
License/Certification:
- Do you have a valid driver’s license and vehicle? (Required)
Work Location: On the road
