Production Manager - Residential Remodeling

Nelson Builders

  • Holland, MI
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    This is a leadership-driven field role: you'll manage crews, collaborate with subcontractors and trade partners, and direct the overall flow of each project — staying hands-on with carpentry work as needed to keep things on schedule. Nelson Builders, a family-owned remodeling company with 25 years of serving the West Michigan lakeshore, is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to run residential remodeling projects from the ground up.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHolland, MI

    Description

    Production Manager — Residential Remodeling

    Nelson Builders, a family-owned remodeling company with 25 years of serving the West Michigan lakeshore, is looking for a hands-on Production Manager to run residential remodeling projects from the ground up. This is a leadership-driven field role: you'll manage crews, collaborate with subcontractors and trade partners, and direct the overall flow of each project — staying hands-on with carpentry work as needed to keep things on schedule.

    What You'll Do

    • Own residential remodeling projects from planning through completion

    • Manage crews and coordinate with subcontractors and trade partners

    • Direct the day-to-day flow and schedule of each project

    • Hold the team accountable to quality expectations at every stage

    • Stay hands-on with carpentry work as needed to keep projects on track

    • Make sure every project runs smoothly from start to finish

    What We're Looking For

    • Strong leadership and sharp on-site management skills

    • Solid carpentry expertise

    • Experience managing residential remodeling projects or field crews

    • Comfort building and owning project schedules

    Compensation:

    $45+ hourly


    Responsibilities:
    • Oversee residential remodeling projects from the first day on site to the final walkthrough

    • Direct the field crew's day-to-day production and workflow

    • Work closely with trade partners to keep every project on schedule and up to standard

    • Set up and track project schedules in JobTread

    • Visit job sites regularly to check on progress, workmanship, and safety

    • Mentor and develop carpenters and other field team members

    • Take ownership as the go-to field leader for getting projects built

    • Communicate directly with homeowners as their main point of contact throughout the build

    • Jump in on carpentry tasks when needed to keep a project moving


    Qualifications:
    • At least 5 years in residential construction with hands-on leadership experience (remodeling background a plus)
    • History of successfully juggling schedules, crews, and several projects at once
    • Background as a foreman, production manager, or similar field leadership role
    • Skilled carpenter across both rough framing and finish work
    • Equally comfortable directing a team and working alongside them on site
    • Communicates clearly and professionally with homeowners, crews, and trade partners
    • Leads with fairness, consistency, and accountability
    • Detail-oriented with a genuine commitment to quality craftsmanship
    • Michigan Builder's License a plus, or willing to work toward one

    About Company

    Nelson Builders is a family-owned company that has been in business since 2001. We strive to produce excellent work for clients with good communication all along the way. Our core values are excellence, caring for others, trustworthiness, and initiative. Our benefits package includes health and dental insurance, a matching Simple IRA after 6 months, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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