Project Manager
Location: Heber City, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: (DOE)
Additional Compensation: Signing bonus
Killowen Construction is a premier luxury custom home builder in Utah, known for delivering high-end residences with exceptional craftsmanship, transparency, and long-term value. Our Project Managers are trusted financial and operational stewards who protect budgets, guide decision-making, and ensure clarity for clients and internal teams.
The Project Manager is responsible for the financial and contractual performance of assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role owns the project budget, cost forecasting, client financial communication, and coordination with Superintendents to ensure projects are delivered on budget and in alignment with client expectations.
Project Managers typically oversee the budgets for 3–4 active projects and serve as the primary point of contact for cost-related decisions, change management, and financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Establish and define project scope for each assigned project.
- Develop detailed project budgets and cost estimates.
- Prepare and maintain project schedules in coordination with Superintendents.
- Review bids and assist with trade partner selection.
- Issue purchase orders and manage contract commitments.
- Manage permits and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead project kickoff meetings and oversee project closeout.
- Conduct regular client, designer, and architect meetings (in office and on site).
- Provide weekly client budget updates and financial reporting.
- Review and complete project draws and billing documentation.
- Communicate budget status, variances, and forecasts to clients.
- Maintain clear documentation and internal reporting on all assigned projects.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday
Full-time, in-person position
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Signing bonus
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Additional benefits consistent with company policy
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License (Preferred)
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Heber City, UT 84032 prior to start date
Email resumes in PDF format to [email protected]
Estimator
Location: Heber City, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary (DOE)
Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonuses
Killowen Construction is a premier luxury custom home builder in Utah, dedicated to crafting high-end residences defined by exceptional design, craftsmanship, and integrity. Our reputation is built on precision, accountability, and homes that endure for generations. We are seeking individuals who bring a high level of ownership, financial discipline, and attention to detail to our preconstruction and estimating process.
The Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, detailed, and timely project budgets from early conceptual design through final construction documentation. This role plays a critical function in protecting company margins, aligning client expectations, and setting projects up for successful execution.
Estimators typically manage multiple projects in various stages of preconstruction and serve as the primary resource for budgeting, bid management, and cost alignment.
The Estimator also plays a key role during the permitting phase, working alongside the project team and design partners to ensure budgets remain aligned as drawings are refined and approved. This includes tracking cost impacts related to jurisdictional requirements, engineering updates, and design changes prior to construction start.
This role is responsible for facilitating all aspects of preconstruction, including permit submission, tracking, and coordination through approval.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and final construction budgets for luxury custom homes.
- Analyze architectural drawings, specifications, and design intent to develop complete scopes of work.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis across all divisions.
- Continuously update and refine budgets as design evolves.
- Solicit, review, and level subcontractor and supplier bids.
- Ensure all bids are complete, accurate, and aligned with project scope.
- Identify scope gaps, overlaps, and risk exposures within trade proposals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with trade partners.
- Validate that project budgets align with client expectations and company financial targets.
- Provide value engineering options while maintaining design integrity and quality standards.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in residential construction estimating (luxury preferred).
- Strong understanding of residential construction processes and building methods.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting architectural plans and specifications.
- Strong financial and cost analysis skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills.
- Track historical cost data and develop benchmarking systems.
- Support project teams with budget clarifications during construction.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Superintendents for seamless handoff.
- Participate in project reviews and design coordination meetings.
- Develop and refine estimating templates and processes.
- Ensure consistency in estimating methodology across projects.
- Lead and coordinate all permit submissions, including assembling complete submittal packages with architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Track and actively manage permits through jurisdictional review, maintaining consistent follow-up to drive timely approvals.
- Facilitate all aspects of preconstruction from design development through permit approval, ensuring alignment between drawings, scope, and budget.
- Coordinate responses to city comments and revisions, ensuring updates are incorporated into both the permit set and project budget.
Permitting Phase & Pre-Construction Alignment
- Review updated drawings and engineering requirements as they progress through permitting.
- Identify cost impacts related to city comments, code requirements, and structural or design revisions.
- Update budgets to reflect changes required for permit approval.
- Provide proactive cost feedback to support timely decision-making and avoid delays.
- Assist in aligning final permit set documents with the construction budget prior to project kickoff.
- Ensure all scope adjustments during permitting are captured and carried through to final budgets and trade scopes.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday
Full-time, in-person position
Remote work may be permitted on a case-by-case basis depending on role requirements and performance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Heber City, UT 84032 prior to start date
Email resumes in PDF format to [email protected]
Project Superintendent
Location: Heber City, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: (DOE)
Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonuses
Killowen Construction is a premier luxury custom home builder in Utah, dedicated to crafting high-end residences defined by exceptional design, craftsmanship, and integrity. Our reputation is built on precision, accountability, and homes that endure for generations. We are seeking experienced leaders who take pride in execution, quality, and client experience.
The Project Superintendent is responsible for leading all on-site construction activities from project kickoff through final closeout. This role is central to project success and requires a high level of leadership, organization, and technical expertise.
Superintendents typically manage 1–3 active projects, depending on size and complexity, and serve as the primary on-site authority for safety, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor coordination, and client-facing execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day on-site construction activities from start to finish.
- Establish clear scope understanding for each project.
- Conduct project kickoffs and oversee full project closeout.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional job site at all times.
- Develop, maintain, and execute project schedules.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- Review bids and assist with trade partner selection.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent (luxury residential preferred).
- Strong understanding of residential construction processes and building codes.
- Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- High attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset.
- Proficiency with scheduling and construction management software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Enforce Killowen's quality standards and high-end construction execution.
- Maintain daily work logs and job site documentation.
- Provide weekly client updates on progress and milestones.
- Participate in meetings with clients, designers, and architects.
- Ensure compliance with permits, building codes, and regulations.
- Read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday
Full-time, in-person position
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Auto allowance or company vehicle
- Cell phone and computer provided
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
- Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to Heber City, UT 84032 prior to start date
Email resumes in PDF format to [email protected]
Project Coordinator
Location: Heber City, UT
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: (DOE)
Additional Compensation: Performance-Based Bonuses
Killowen Construction is a premier luxury custom home builder in Utah, dedicated to crafting high-end residences that exceed expectations in design, craftsmanship, and quality. Our reputation is built on integrity, precision, and exceptional client experience.
The Project Coordinator plays a critical role in the successful execution of Killowen's luxury residential projects. This position works closely with the Senior Construction Manager, Project Managers, and Superintendents to coordinate the details of construction from preconstruction through closeout.
The Project Coordinator serves as a central hub for communication, documentation, purchasing coordination, and financial tracking, ensuring alignment between clients, designers, trade partners, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Senior Construction Manager, Project Managers, and Superintendents on active projects.
- Serve as a communication link between architects, designers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Assist the preconstruction team by distributing plans for bid and managing bid returns.
- Review, qualify, and organize bids in coordination with the preconstruction team.
- Write scopes of work and assist with contracting trade partners.
- Track, communicate, and document project changes.
- Purchase and coordinate long-lead materials including windows, cabinetry, countertops, hardware, lighting, tile, plumbing fixtures, appliances, doors, trim, and wall finishes.
- Take, distribute, and track meeting notes and action items.
- Maintain updated lists of qualified trade partners.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across several projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
- Experience with Buildertrend and estimating software preferred.
- Understanding of residential construction processes and sequencing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Maintain complete and organized project files both electronically and in-office.
- Coordinate warranty work and post-closeout tasks as assigned.
- Attend monthly site walks with senior construction leadership.
- Coordinate sample selections and sign-offs between designer, trade partners, and owners.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of assigned projects as they evolve.
- Process change orders and provide job costing information to Accounting.
- Assist with preparation of construction estimates and project budgets.
- Present and explain budget updates to clients when required.
- Utilize Buildertrend, estimating software, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe tools effectively.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday
Full-time, in-person position
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
- Ability to work in person in Heber City, UT
Email resumes in PDF format to [email protected]