Turnstone Custom Homes
Project Manager (Custom Residential Construction)
Full-Time | $90,000-$110,000 Base + Project Bonuses + Benefits
About Turnstone Custom Homes
Turnstone Custom Homes is a design-build firm operating in coastal Sussex County, Delaware. We build and renovate high-end custom residences for clients who come primarily from the DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York/New Jersey markets.
Our custom renovations typically range from $300,000 to $1,000,000, and our new home builds range from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000.
We are looking for an experienced custom residential Project Manager who is ready to step into a well-defined process and execute at a high level. If you take pride in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and with a high level of client satisfaction, this is worth reading.
About the Role
Our Project Managers own their:
Client relationshipsSubcontractor relationshipsProject schedulesProject budgetsOverall project executionYou will work within a proven process that we have built and refined over two decades. You will have the systems, support, and team in place to execute successfully -- but the results are ultimately yours to own.
New Project Managers start with one project during their onboarding period. As you learn our systems and demonstrate your capabilities, your portfolio grows. Our most experienced Project Manager currently runs four concurrent projects with his superintendent team.
What Success Looks Like
This role requires strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex custom home projects with minimal oversight.
You will work directly with senior leadership, including the COO, and must be able to:
Communicate professionally and consistentlyPrioritize effectivelyMake informed decisions in a fast-paced environmentManage high-expectation clients with confidenceKeep projects moving without constant directionBring solutions forward, not just problemsSuccessful candidates are proactive problem-solvers who take ownership of their projects. Rather than simply escalating issues, you are expected to identify solutions, evaluate options, and bring thoughtful recommendations forward.
Compensation
Base salary: $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience
Project bonuses are paid quarterly and are available on top of base compensation.
The bonus pool on each project is up to 0.5% of the final contract price. On a $1,000,000 project, that represents up to $5,000 in potential bonus for that job alone.
Bonus payouts are based on a project scoring system that includes:
ScheduleBudgetQualityClient satisfactionYou decide how much of your bonus to share with your superintendent(s). A Project Manager carrying a full project load at strong performance can earn meaningful additional income beyond base salary.
Benefits
We offer a strong benefits package, including:
SIMPLE IRA with dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% of compensationHealth insurance through Highmark Blue ShieldThree health plan options availableCompany-paid 65% of the employee health insurance premiumDental, vision, and family coverage available on a pre-tax basis at your expensePaid time off based on your full-time work history with any employer, not just your tenure with usEmployees with 3 or more years of total full-time experience start at two weeks of PTOEmployees with 10 or more years of total full-time experience start at three weeks of PTO40 hours of sick/personal timeParticipation in Delaware Family and Medical Leave, including both family leave and the adapted medical leave portionWhat We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
7+ years managing custom residential construction projectsExperience with high-end custom homes, custom renovations, or bothAbility to read and interpret drawingsStrong subcontractor management skillsConfidence managing clients with high expectationsAbility to manage projects without hand-holdingStrong communication and follow-throughFamiliarity with JobTread or a comparable platform is a plusDelaware beach market knowledge is helpful, but not required. We can teach that.
Why Coastal Delaware
Sussex County is one of the strongest custom home markets on the East Coast. The work is interesting, the clients are serious, and the area attracts construction professionals who want a different quality of life than commuting into a major metro every day.
