Job Description
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience managing residential construction projects.
Include the type of projects (custom homes, new construction, remodeling), your role, and the number of years of experience.
- Do you have experience managing ground-up or custom home construction projects?
Answer type: Yes / No
(Follow-up if Yes: Briefly describe your experience.)
- Please list your current job title and employer.
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense that has not been sealed or expunged? (If yes, please briefly describe the conviction(s) and date(s).)
A conviction will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Experience:
- New Home Project Management: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
