Project Manager Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Job Description:

General Summary

Under general direction, the Project Manager is responsible for managing several projects related to the construction development process to build assigned residential real-estate projects in the Columbus market in accordance with approved plans, budgets, and schedules outlined by our Construction Operations team.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participates in budget preparation for assigned residential projects and completes job costs analysis and monthly reporting to track actual job costs and variances.

2. Collaborates with the CEO and project vendors to identify risks, issues, and roadblocks, based on construction project progress while recommending solutions.

3. Completes forecasting related to all aspects of construction development and maintains templates for monthly reporting.

4. Utilize real estate/construction knowledge to ensure project quality expectations are being met.

5. Provides regular detailed reporting for assigned projects. Inclusive of, but not limited to; resource allocation, project status, completion projections, any variances from contract documents and forecasting of future needs to reach project completion.

6. Directs decisions to adhere to project budgets.

7. Ensures project quality control plan is in effect and followed.

8. Assists with hiring subcontractors and assists management with respect to contracting, scheduling, quality control, approving completed work and payments.

9. Participates in subcontractor evaluation, bid analysis review, and award recommendation.

10. Monitors and communicates project related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the construction of the project to senior leadership.

11. Works with municipalities, local jurisdictional officials and government agencies as needed to ensure successful performance of the project.

12. Ability to identify and facilitate executable solutions to the project challenges that arise.

13. Develop and maintain contractor relationships on assigned projects to maintain standards as to budget, schedule, and quality.

14. Coordinates plan approvals and permitting to adhere to project schedules. 15. Coordinates product changes and enhancements as directed.

15. Manages communication with field team members to ensure their awareness on product changes and schedule variances.

16. Partners with corporate and field teams regarding overall project health as it relates to the general interests of the Construction teams.

17. Reviews and ensures that the field team members are adhering to safety policies and procedures.

18. Completes other projects as directed and assigned.

Job Requirements

Work requires the ability to align and embrace our five Core Values: Performance, Communication, Leadership, Quality, Teamwork. Work requires strong knowledge of residential building codes. Work requires strong financial reporting and analytical skills. Work requires strong critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict management skills. Work requires strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and shifting demands. Work requires the ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Work requires the ability to present written communication in a clear and informative manner. Work requires the ability to use relevant software and project reporting systems. Work requires strong knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures. Work requires proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project. Work requires the ability to learn an internal construction software system.

Direct Reports and Reporting Relationship

This role will have no direct reports. However, the ability to achieve results by working with others within the organization, regardless of the reporting relationship, is a critical success factor these could include but are not limited to: construction management staff, quality assurance inspectors, and sales team.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Relevant Experience is required. A minimum of five (5) years of residential construction experience is required. Aptitude to acquire general construction and legal knowledge with respect to commercial and residential development building codes, materials, product specifications and costs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.

Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching and the ability to reach.

Work Environment: This position will be based in our Columbus, OH area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.