Are you the type of construction professional who can step onto a job site and immediately bring order, clarity, and leadership to the project? Do you enjoy managing the details of a build while working with a tight-knit team that moves quickly and collaborates well? Are you confident in your abilities but still curious, open to feedback, and motivated to keep improving? If this sounds like you, Axe Builders may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Axe Builders is a rapidly growing construction company based in Philadelphia. We are seeking a Construction Manager who can take ownership of a job site and add value from day one as we scale our operations. The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing construction sites, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors, and ensuring projects move forward safely, efficiently, and according to plan. This role is primarily field-based, with current projects located throughout the city of Philadelphia. Compensation • Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 • Performance-based bonuses • Paid Time Off Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day construction operations on site, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications • Lead field execution by managing subcontractors, trades, and site logistics to maintain productivity and workflow • Create and maintain short-term project schedules, including 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules to keep projects on track • Coordinate the sequencing of trades and construction activities to ensure work progresses according to the project timeline • Enforce job site safety protocols through daily oversight, inspections, and corrective actions when necessary • Maintain high standards of workmanship by conducting site inspections, managing punch lists, and addressing quality concerns in real time • Provide field verification and scope validation to support the Project Manager’s billing and cost tracking • Identify field-driven changes early and communicate them to the Project Manager to support accurate change order management • Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and design teams to address constructability questions and site challenges • Manage foremen, subcontractors, and field labor to ensure projects are properly staffed and coordinated • Maintain daily logs, site documentation, inspections, and progress tracking for each project • Identify site risks, sequencing issues, or constructability concerns and implement practical solutions to keep projects moving forward • Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding schedule updates, field challenges, and project progress • Execute warranty-related work with subcontractors as directed by the Project Manager when needed • Escalate safety, technical, or project concerns to the Project Manager when necessary Qualifications: • Approximately 2-5 years of construction management, site supervision, or similar field experience • Ability to confidently manage a job site and coordinate multiple moving parts • Strong communication and problem-solving skills • Highly organized with strong attention to detail • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites within Philadelphia • Candidates within approximately 30 minutes of the city are strongly preferred Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 yearly
• Oversee day-to-day construction operations on site, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans and specifications • Lead field execution by managing subcontractors, trades, and site logistics to maintain productivity and workflow • Create and maintain short-term project schedules, including 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules to keep projects on track • Coordinate the sequencing of trades and construction activities to ensure work progresses according to the project timeline • Enforce job site safety protocols through daily oversight, inspections, and corrective actions when necessary • Maintain high standards of workmanship by conducting site inspections, managing punch lists, and addressing quality concerns in real time • Provide field verification and scope validation to support the Project Manager’s billing and cost tracking • Identify field-driven changes early and communicate them to the Project Manager to support accurate change order management • Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and design teams to address constructability questions and site challenges • Manage foremen, subcontractors, and field labor to ensure projects are properly staffed and coordinated • Maintain daily logs, site documentation, inspections, and progress tracking for each project • Identify site risks, sequencing issues, or constructability concerns and implement practical solutions to keep projects moving forward • Communicate regularly with the Project Manager regarding schedule updates, field challenges, and project progress • Execute warranty-related work with subcontractors as directed by the Project Manager when needed • Escalate safety, technical, or project concerns to the Project Manager when necessary