Project Manager Position – ThinkMakeBuild
Welcome! If you’ve clicked on this post, there’s a good chance you have a penchant for high-quality construction, an obsession with organization, and a slight compulsion to make sure everything is just right. You’re in good company.
We are ThinkMakeBuild, a Maryland-based custom builder specializing in high-design residential projects. Our work is a mix of modern and traditional, and we’re known for obsessing over the details, partnering with architects who expect nothing less than excellence, and ensuring our clients are thrilled when we turn over the keys.
What We’re Looking For
Someone who enjoys the art of building as much as the science of scheduling.
A motivated self starter that enjoys the freedom of working remotely but doesn’t mind getting mud on their shoes on occasion.
A person who wakes up thinking about budgets, contracts, and schedules—but can also walk onto a job site and help work through an issue before it becomes a real problem.
A natural communicator who can talk numbers with owners, details with architects, and logistics with subcontractors—often all in the same afternoon.
Someone who lives in project management software, schedules, and cloud based file systems and doesn’t fear a well-organized digital paper trail.
A professional who can manage a high-end residential project from "great idea" to "keys in hand", ensuring timelines, budgets, and expectations are met.
Some Realities of the Job
You will be involved from Day 1, attending sales meetings, helping shape the budget, and creating a realistic project schedule before the first nail is even hammered.
You will collaborate closely with architects to refine designs, ensure constructibility, and steer projects toward an achievable and cost-effective vision.
You will lead the charge once construction begins, making sure the site is run efficiently, subcontractors are performing, and surprises are minimized (or at least anticipated).
You will own the numbers—tracking costs, forecasting expenses, and making sure the financial health of the project stays intact.
You will run OAC meetings (Owner-Architect-Contractor) like a pro, keeping everyone on the same page and ensuring no detail is left unaddressed.
You will protect the build quality and reputation of ThinkMakeBuild—ensuring projects are not just completed, but crafted.
What We Value
Decisiveness. If a quick decision needs to be made, you’re comfortable making it. If a careful review is needed, you know when to take a breath and think it through.
Attention to detail. If an outlet is even slightly misaligned, you notice. If a paint color is off by half a shade, you catch it before the client does.
Tech-savviness. We rely on digital tools to track projects, keep schedules tight, and communicate efficiently. (If you still rely on sticky notes, this might not be a great fit.)
A sense of humor. Construction can be stressful. The ability to laugh (sometimes at yourself) is a must.
A deep appreciation for craftsmanship. Our projects aren’t just buildings—they’re carefully constructed homes, designed to be both beautiful and functional. You should take pride in helping bring that vision to life.
A Few Additional Notes
If you have 5+ years of experience in project management for high-end residential construction, we’d love to talk.
If you’ve spent hours reading Fine Homebuilding, Journal of Light Construction, or the Procore Help Center, let’s definitely talk.
If you enjoy the satisfaction of keeping projects on schedule and on budget, but still prioritize quality above all else, you might be exactly who we need.
If you believe a well-run job site is a thing of beauty, subcontractors should be set up for success, and clients should feel taken care of from start to finish—you’ll fit right in.
This position is for job sites in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas.
Next Steps
Send us your resume, along with a quick note about who you are, what you’ve built, and why this role excites you.
Looking forward to meeting the next great addition to our team.
ThinkMakeBuild www.thinkmakebuild.com