Project Manager – Residential Construction
Avon, CT

This is your opportunity to collaborate with a growing team of Builders and Architects to craft homes of lasting beauty that harvest the sun to produce as much energy as they use. Wolfworks is a mission driven and worker owned company specializing in high performance residential design and construction throughout Connecticut.

Our Mission:
We are committed to designing and building in ways that are better for people and the planet.

• We are committed to collaboration
• We are committed to providing guidance
• We are committed to our planetary impact
• We practice Design Thinking
• We are devoted to craft
• We pursue a triple bottom line: People, Planet, Prosperity

Located in Avon, CT, we are seeking a full time construction Project Manager to join our growing and enthusiastic team. This essential position supports our ability to guide satisfied clients through the process of designing and constructing residential projects that look good, work well, and feel good to be in while reducing the environmental impact and enhancing the comfort, health, durability, and energy security of the home.

Your Opportunity:
Our ideal candidate has experience (5+ years preferred) in a Construction Management setting and can fully appreciate the importance of administrative work leading to successful execution in the field. Collaborating with our Architects, Construction and Operation Managers this role offers a balanced slate of office and job site responsibilities. Mission alignment and enthusiasm towards combating climate change through designing and building responsibility is a must, regardless of your current knowledge and experience.

At Wolfworks, all are encouraged to make decisions, accept responsibility, and question decisions and processes in place. All employees are encouraged to contribute to the performance of the company and have a say in shaping its future. Our company values and promotes growth and development opportunities for all employees, while also empowering them to take ownership of their work and make decisions that impact the company's success.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities (Contingent on level of experience):

Scopes of Work & Estimating:

• Review drawings produced by design team to establish written Scopes of Work for various Trade Partners. Identify and coordinate any additional information required
• Identify required Trade team required for each project
• Assist in developing feasibility (“Reality Check”) budgeting from design drawings prior to final Construction Documents
• Facilitate bid/contract process including site walkthroughs with Trade Partners, requesting and evaluating Trade/Vendor quotes, and relaying RFIs to Design Team

Project Management and Administration:

• Identify when Additional Work/Change Order are necessary and create required documentation (including tracking, coding, and notifying relevant parties)
• Assist in developing project schedules including evaluating Trade Partner Capacity
• Communicate directly with Trade Partners regarding schedule and unresolved items to ensure project progress is maintained
• Process and maintain consistent records of procurement, contractual and financial documentation for residential construction projects
• Ongoing participation in project financial reviews with Operation and Construction Managers to review health of projects
• Provide direct line of communication with Client throughout Design and Construction phases (including virtual, office, and on site meetings).

Job Site Responsibilities:

• Support Construction Manager with material procurement and Trade Partner coordination
• Perform site walkthroughs with Trade Partners during budgeting process as well as coordinating work
• Perform regular site visits throughout construction phase and maintain/update project schedules accordingly

Trade Talent Recruitment (“Tradehub”):

• Recruit, interview and build professional relationships with local tradespeople to be utilized on future projects (we call this building our bench!)

 

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Familiarity and desire to work in residential construction
• Technology proficiency (Mac or PC) including MS Office Suite, Task Management Software, and electronic documentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required both internally and with Trade Partners
• Building science and knowledge of high performance construction (+)
• Passive House, LEED, Living Future accreditation (+)
• Hands on experience with construction trades (+)

Salary and Benefits:

• Compensation range from 75-90K (based on experience and qualifications)
• Includes health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401K match, and profit sharing
• Wolfworks is a Worker-Owned company with eligibility to apply for ownership after 48 months of employment

Our company is always seeking opportunities to increase our building science and business practice education. We are also deeply invested in developing our team’s individual career goals. As part of this role, attendance to industry conferences, webinars, workshops, etc. will be consistently offered to assist in expanding your knowledge and skills. Additionally, Passive House and other sustainable building science training/professional accreditation opportunities would be made available.

Wolfworks is committed to building a just, equitable, and culturally diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. People of color, trans and gender-nonconforming people, people in the LGBTQ+ community, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply please provide your resume and cover letter describing your experience and background (and why you want to work with us!) to kyle@homesthatfit.com.