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EKA Build

Project Manager (PM)

Location: Hinckley, OH (Hybrid - Remote work with office support and regular on-site visits as required. The role will require travel throughout Northeast Ohio, with current projects in Bay Village, Medina and Avon Lake).

Build Your Future with EKA Build. Creating Homes that Perform and Endure

EKA Build is a custom home design-build firm specializing in creating high-quality, high-performance homes across Northeast Ohio. We believe in precision craftsmanship and intentional design, ensuring that each home we build is crafted to stand the test of time. As a faith-based company, we are committed to building with integrity, stewardship, and a servant mindset, making every project not just a house, but a home for life.

EKA Build is seeking a Project Manager to assist in managing and overseeing the construction of tight, high-performance homes. This role is a hybrid of field supervision, quality control, and technical expertise with an emphasis on building science. The position will start part-time and could quickly evolve into a full-time role as the individual grows into the responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, a curiosity for technical aspects, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Oversight & Trade Coordination:
• Run subcontractor meetings and ensure trades understand expectations.
• Coordinate trades and ensure proper sequencing.
• Stop work if standards are not met and ensure quality control throughout.
• Quality Control:
• Inspect work before the next trade begins, ensuring critical details (air sealing, framing alignment, etc.) meet EKA Build standards.
• Ensure high-end finishes (cabinet alignment, countertops, wall finishes) meet required quality levels.
• High-Performance / Building Science Execution:
• Understand (or quickly learn) the principles of tight home construction and support the installation and coordination of Air Quality systems.
• Documentation:
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos, and track issues and resolutions.
• Communicate clearly with project leadership to ensure accountability.
• Light Carpentry & Jobsite Support:
• Handle small carpentry tasks such as blocking, adjustments, and prep work.
• Help maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Estimating & Technical Support:
• Assist with project takeoffs and estimates.
• Help with problem-solving and technical support as the role progresses.

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented, borderline obsessive about quality.
• Technically curious with a desire to understand the "why" behind decisions.
• Comfortable asking questions and receiving feedback.
• Able to handle small carpentry projects and oversee jobsite tasks.
• A background in construction with a strong focus on high-end finishes or building science is a plus.
• Experience with high-performance homes or building science.
• Familiarity with HVAC, airflow, or mechanical systems.
• Can read plans and visualize in 3D.
• Has worked with architects or design teams in the past.
• CADD is a plus

Pay & Benefits:

• Part-time contractor (1099) role to start, with the potential to transition to full-time.
• Pay: $35 to $40 per hour, depending on experience.
• Potential for bonuses based on performance and project KPIs.
• Flexible schedule with remote and on-site work.
• Opportunity for professional development support.
• Paid time off (PTO) may be offered once transitioned to full-time.

Why EKA Build?

At EKA Build, we're not just building homes; we're building lasting legacies. As a member of our team, you will work in a company that values excellence, integrity, and personal growth. We are a faith-driven environment, and we believe that the quality of our work reflects who we are as people. If you are looking for a role that combines technical expertise with craftsmanship, and you want to make a lasting impact in the construction industry, EKA Build is the place for you.

EKA Build is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.