Job Description

Freeman+Leonard is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a home goods products company.

*MUST have 2-4 years of experience in construction project management

*Relocation assistance offered to Louisville, CO area

About the Role

The Project Manager serves as the customer’s main point of contact and ensures projects move smoothly from contract through preconstruction and assembly. This role is responsible for clear communication, tracking milestones and deliverables, and removing roadblocks to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and completed to a high standard.

Key Focus Areas

• Sales Handoff (10%) – Take over from Sales once contracts are executed, ensuring a clean transition and clear expectations.
• Preconstruction (40%) – Lead projects through design, permitting, and coordination with internal teams, contractors, and authorities.
• Construction (50%) – Manage on-site activities, monitor contractors, and maintain timelines and budgets while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to process, system, and tool improvements that strengthen project execution.

Primary Responsibilities

Sales Handoff

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers after contract execution.
• Confirm customer’s preferred communication method.
• Schedule an introductory meeting to review expectations and contract adjustments.
• Identify gaps or ambiguities and clarify as needed.
• Set up and organize project tasks in the online system.

Preconstruction

• Manage day-to-day project tasks, including design coordination, permit submittals, and documentation.
• Partner with designers and coordinators on scope, process, permitting, and value engineering.
• Maintain and update sales orders and change orders.
• Develop tools to improve project budgeting, scheduling, and tracking.
• Keep project management systems (e.g., NetSuite) current to ensure accurate reporting and alignment.

Construction

• Prepare and manage schedules with customers, contractors, and production teams to mitigate risks.
• Conduct OAC meetings after permit approval and as needed throughout construction.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and unforeseen conditions to prevent budget or schedule overruns.
• Build relationships with subcontractors to grow a reliable contractor network.
• Oversee site progress, ensuring accurate data entry and consistent reporting.
• Coordinate deliveries and on-site activities during assembly.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in team huddles and contribute to performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, process refinements).
• Track and report key metrics to inform business improvements.
• Research and implement new tools or technologies that enhance project management.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment and support project success.

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