Field Manager - Construction
Field Manager – Residential Basement Remodeling
Matrix Basement Finishing
Location: Lake or McHenry Counties encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $80,000–$95,000 per year, based on experience
About the Role
Matrix Basement Finishing is looking for an experienced Field Manager to support residential basement remodeling projects in the Northwest Suburbs.
This role is responsible for overseeing active jobsites, coordinating subcontractors, communicating with homeowners, managing project progress, and helping ensure each project is completed on schedule and to company quality standards.
The ideal candidate has experience in residential construction, remodeling, basement finishing, field supervision, or construction project management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multiple basement remodeling projects throughout the assigned Illinois territory.
- Visit jobsites regularly to check progress, quality, cleanliness, safety, and schedule status.
- Coordinate subcontractors and trade partners including framing, carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, painting, flooring, trim, and finishing crews.
- Communicate with homeowners regarding project updates, timelines, expectations, questions, and concerns.
- Review project scopes, layouts, plans, selections, and change orders.
- Identify and resolve field issues quickly and professionally.
- Hold subcontractors and crews accountable to company standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Document job progress, delays, punch list items, photos, and customer concerns.
- Manage punch list completion and assist with final project closeout.
- Work closely with scheduling, permitting, purchasing, sales, and production leadership.