Business Manager

Do you find satisfaction in keeping financial details beautifully organized?

Do you enjoy being the steady hand that keeps a creative, fast-paced team on track?

Juniper Design+ Build is an award-winning residential design/build company working in Portland, Maine, and its surrounding communities. We create beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainably-built custom homes and renovations.

We're hiring a Business Manager to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to support our growing design and construction operations through strong financial management, organization, and collaboration within a dynamic, creative environment. We offer excellent pay and benefits, including fully paid health insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development support.

We do things differentlyFor starters, we're majority women-owned and managed. As much as we admire people with mad skills, we don't hire for skills alone. We have a diverse, respectful, and positive work culture—and a fantastic team—and we're looking for people who really understand the value of that and want to be part of it.

We're invested in helping to move the building industry to more environmentally sustainable practices. We focus on high-performance building and carbon reduction. We're all in on building science and strive to use optimal techniques and materials. We're always learning. You will be too.

What we're looking for 

We're looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Business Manager with at least 10 years of experience in business/office management, ideally within the construction or related industry. You should have experience managing all aspects of finance, human resources and operational functions of an organization. You will play an integral role in developing and implementing strategies, procedures, and business plans needed to enhance company growth. You should be proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and be comfortable navigating between project tracking and bookkeeping systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically in developing detailed workbooks is a major plus. The right person has a deep understanding of both bookkeeping practices and HR standards necessary for running a company of 25 people along with curiosity, clear communication, and a collaborative spirit.

Our office is lively, creative, and team-oriented—complete with the occasional friendly dog underfoot. You'll thrive here if you enjoy balancing focus and flexibility, working closely with others, and contributing to a mission-driven company that values sustainability, craftsmanship, and community.

What we offer

- Salary: Starting at $32-$42 an hour and determined by experience- Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid- Paid Time Off: Starting at 120 hours/year, plus 15 holidays- Retirement Plan: 3% company match (SIMPLE IRA)- Cell Phone Stipend and Ferry Pass provided- Support for professional training and development- A values-aligned team that genuinely enjoys working togetherWork location & requirementsThis is a full-time W-2 position. Our office is on Peaks Island, ME (a 15-minute ferry ride from downtown Portland), and we work on jobs throughout the greater Portland area. You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to site locations.We're proud to be an equal opportunity employerWe recruit, hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or background. We especially encourage applications from people of color, women, trans and nonbinary folks, working-class candidates, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.Ready to apply?Send us a summary of your relevant work experience and why you would be a great addition to our team. No calls, please. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We look forward to learning more about you!