Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

About J.S. Robinson Fine Homes

J.S. Robinson Fine Homes is a luxury residential new home construction company specializing in high-end custom homes built to the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality, and client satisfaction. Our mission is to deliver lasting value, innovative plan designs and outstanding customer service. We are committed to excellence and integrity in a unique team environment that empowers people to do their best.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in the day-to-day coordination of luxury home construction projects, with a primary focus on punch-out completion, quality control, site presentation, and minor field repairs. This is a hands-on role requiring someone comfortable moving between administrative coordination and physical, on-site work. The ideal candidate takes pride in the finished product and holds every detail to a luxury standard.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Manager (“PM”) Support

• Serve as the “right-hand” to the PM and support construction activities as directed by PM
• Assist the PM with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and daily job progress tracking
• Proactively identify construction issues/workmanship defects and escalate to PM
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors to complete assigned duties
• Meet and communicate professionally with inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and clients
• Utilize Buildertrend Software to view schedules and provide client updates

2. Construction Duties

• Perform minor repairs and touch-ups including drywall patching, sanding, trim and molding adjustments, door and hardware alignment, caulking, and similar finish-level fixes
• Complete light carpentry tasks such as adjusting cabinetry, shimming, minor framing corrections
• Install small trim, fixtures, doorknobs, doorstops, and hardware components
• Perform touch-up painting and minor finish work to correct scuffs, nail holes, and imperfections
• Pressure wash concrete (garage, patio, and driveway); Remove forms from concrete
• Pump out excavation sites, operate sump pumps, set up fans & dehumidifiers as needed
• Identify issues that require a specialty trade and coordinate that work with the PM
• Other construction duties as assigned by PM

3. Ready to Sell Condition

• Maintain homes in a “ready to sell” condition throughout construction
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness throughout construction, including regular sweeping, debris removal, and general tidying of interior and exterior spaces
• Prepare homes for client walkthroughs, photography, and closing by ensuring a clean, presentable, move-in-ready condition
• Coordinate with cleaning crews and haul-away services as needed
• Ensure the safety and accessibility of the home throughout construction

4. Punch-Out and Closing

• Walk in-progress and completed homes to identify punch-list items
• Conduct final quality-control walks ahead of client walkthroughs and closings
• Maintain and track punch lists through completion
• Coordinate with subcontractors and trades to schedule and verify punch-out work
• Re-inspect completed repairs to confirm luxury-level standards are met

5. Post-Closing Warranty Work

• Assist PM and JSR Service Manager as needed to support the JSR 1-Year Home Warranty
• Perform warranty repairs directly, including drywall, trim, paint touch-up, caulking, etc.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for repairs that fall outside the scope of direct hands-on work
• Verify completed repairs meet quality standards before closing out each warranty request

6. Client Experience

• Assist in creating a positive client experience and an amazing homebuilding experience
• Represent J.S. Robinson Fine Homes' commitment to outstanding customer service at every homeowner interaction, even in difficult or frustrating situations

Desired Experience

• 5+ years of direct, previous experience at a new home residential construction company
• Ability to perform and exceed expectations on the defined job duties & responsibilities
• People-oriented person who enjoys serving and interacting with others
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Detail orientated team player with strong work ethic and integrity

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Must have skills to perform duties listed above
• Must be at least 18 years old and physically able to perform work assigned
• Work both independently and in a team environment alongside other employees and sub-contractors
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects, and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl in awkward positions
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must have driver’s license, clean driving record and safe driving skills

Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, overtime as requested and/or approved by Manager. Full attendance each day throughout the week is expected.

Employment Type: Hourly

Position Reports To: Project Manager; Director of Operations

Please send your cover letter, resume and compensation requirements to [email protected]

Thank you for considering J.S. Robinson Fine Homes!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Lenexa, KS 66227 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person