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Project Manager – Swimming Pool Construction

Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000–$95,000/year
Recruiting Company: Madden Industrial Craftsmen
Experience Required: 7+ Years

Position Overview

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Swimming Pool Construction for a direct-hire opportunity with a growing client in the Dallas, TX area.

The Project Manager will oversee swimming pool construction projects from planning and pre-construction through final completion. This position requires a strong understanding of in-ground swimming pool construction, particularly gunite and/or shotcrete pools, along with the ability to manage multiple projects, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in custom and/or standardized swimming pool construction and can take ownership of projects while ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple swimming pool construction projects from pre-construction through final completion and turnover.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and construction milestones.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, inspectors, and internal construction teams.

• Oversee all major phases of in-ground pool construction, including:

  • Layout and excavation

  • Steel and rebar

  • Plumbing

  • Electrical coordination

  • Gunite and shotcrete

  • Tile and coping

  • Decking and hardscape

  • Equipment installation

  • Interior finishes and plaster

  • Inspections

  • Start-up and final completion

• Monitor project budgets, costs, materials, change orders, and overall project performance.

• Review construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.

• Ensure subcontractors are properly scheduled and work is completed according to specifications and quality expectations.

• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, and project conditions.

• Identify potential delays, construction issues, and cost concerns and develop appropriate solutions.

• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and other project requirements.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, progress reports, and construction records.

• Communicate regularly with homeowners regarding schedules, project progress, changes, delays, and expectations.

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and work with the construction team to ensure successful project completion.

• Coordinate with sales, design, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure completed projects meet established standards and customer expectations before final turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant construction/project management experience.

• Strong experience with in-ground swimming pool construction.

• Experience with gunite and/or shotcrete pool construction strongly preferred.

• Experience managing custom and/or standardized swimming pool projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active construction projects simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of the complete pool construction process from excavation through final completion.

• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, construction schedules, and project timelines.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.

• Experience identifying and resolving jobsite, scheduling, quality, and subcontractor issues.

• Strong organizational and project-management skills.

• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

• Ability to work independently, make decisions in the field, and take ownership of project outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience specifically within the swimming pool construction industry.

• Custom or high-end residential pool construction experience.

• Experience with both gunite and shotcrete pools.

• Experience with outdoor living, decking, hardscape, or related construction.

• Experience managing project budgets, change orders, and cost controls.

• Previous experience as a Pool Project Manager, Construction Manager, Pool Superintendent, or similar position.

Compensation

$80,000–$95,000 annual base salary

Compensation within the range will depend on the candidate's experience, particularly their background managing in-ground, gunite, shotcrete, and custom swimming pool construction projects.

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