Project Manager — Residential Construction

Project Manager - Residential Construction

Location: Alexandria, Virginia

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation: $70,000 $95,000 based on experience and capability, with growth tied to performance

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a traditional project management role.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of complex residential projects and keep them moving forward even when things are unclear or changing.

At Harry Braswell Design+Build, no two projects are the same. You will be responsible for coordinating people, timelines, and decisions across projects that evolve over weeks and months.

This is a role for someone who thinks ahead, solves problems, and takes ownership.

What You Will Be Accountable For

You will manage projects that unfold over weeks and months, requiring you to:

Plan and coordinate multiple phases of residential construction projects
Anticipate issues before they impact schedule or cost
Keep clients, subcontractors, and internal team aligned and informed
Manage shifting priorities as new information emerges
Maintain organization across budgets, schedules, materials, and decisions
Drive projects forward even when conditions are unclear or changing
A Typical Week Might Include
Reviewing project timelines and adjusting upcoming schedules
Coordinating subcontractors scheduled two to three weeks out
Communicating with clients about progress, decisions, or changes
Ordering materials and confirming deliveries
Visiting job sites to monitor progress and solve problems
Updating budgets, tracking costs, and documenting changes
Problems You Will Solve

This is not a checklist role. You will be expected to:

Take initiative to identify next steps even when direction is not fully defined
Adjust plans when unexpected issues arise inside existing homes
Coordinate subcontractors who are scheduled weeks in advance
Navigate client decisions that impact timelines and budgets
Balance quality, cost, and timing across multiple projects
What Makes This Role Challenging
Every project is different and there is no perfect system to follow
You will often be working with incomplete information
Priorities shift as projects evolve
You will need to make decisions without having all the answers
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

We care more about how you think and operate than your resume. We are looking for someone who naturally:

Is highly organized and detail oriented
Communicates clearly and proactively
Thinks ahead and plans work before it becomes urgent
Takes ownership and follows through without being chased
Is comfortable making decisions and guiding others
Enjoys solving new problems rather than repeating the same task
You Will Likely Succeed If You Naturally
Keep your own systems for staying organized lists, spreadsheets, or calendars
Think ahead and plan work before it becomes urgent
Take ownership of problems instead of waiting for direction
Follow up consistently without being reminded
Are comfortable having direct and honest conversations with clients and team members
Backgrounds That Could Be a Fit

You may come from:

Residential construction, such as carpentry or superintendent roles
Interior design or architecture
Project coordination in a related field
Any role where you have managed complex, multi-step work over time

If you have strong organizational and problem-solving ability, we can teach you the rest.

If you are earlier in your project management career but have the traits above, we still encourage you to apply.

What Success Looks Like
Projects stay organized and on track
Clients feel informed and confident throughout the process
Subcontractors know what is expected and when
Problems are identified early and handled proactively
This Role Is Not For You If
You prefer clear instructions for every task
You struggle to stay organized across multiple priorities
You avoid difficult conversations with clients or team members
You prefer repetitive work over solving new challenges
You need constant direction or supervision to stay on track
Growth Opportunity

This is a long-term role with the opportunity to grow into full ownership of projects and increasing responsibility over time.

You will gain experience in:

Construction sequencing and scheduling
Budget and cost management
Client communication and leadership
High-end residential project delivery

This role can evolve into a senior position within a respected design+build firm.

What Your First 90 Days Will Look Like
Learn current projects, vendors, and workflow
Support ongoing projects while building your understanding of sequencing
Begin taking ownership of smaller scopes
Gradually step into full project responsibility
Our Hiring Process

We take hiring seriously.

Our process includes a short assessment, a one-way video interview, and final interviews with our team.

This helps us understand how you think, communicate, and approach problems not just what is on your resume.

About Us

Harry Braswell Design+Build is a well-established residential design+build firm serving homeowners throughout Northern Virginia.

We are known for high-quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and strong client relationships.

We are a small, experienced team that values professionalism, accountability, and doing things the right way.

Our projects are high-quality, detail-driven renovations where execution and communication matter.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year