Construction Project Manager

Home based with Regional Travel

Direct Path to Director of Construction

Build projects. Build systems. Build the construction platform.

Barefoot Land Co. is hiring a Construction Project Manager to help lead the execution of ground-up Class A self-storage developments across multiple U.S. markets.

This is a home-based role designed for someone who wants more than a traditional project management seat. You will start by gaining boots-on-the-ground exposure to how our projects are built, then take increasing ownership over execution, contractor accountability, project controls, and field performance across a growing portfolio.

For the right person, this is not just a PM role. It is a clear path toward senior construction leadership, with the opportunity to grow into a Director of Construction role as the company scales.

This is not a full-time travel role and it is not a desk-only PM position. It is a hybrid leadership role for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, purposeful field presence, and the chance to help shape how construction is run inside a growing development company.

Barefoot Land Co. is a national developer of Class A self-storage facilities, focused on disciplined execution, smart site selection, strong project oversight, and long-term value creation. We are building a lean, high-performing company where strong operators can make a real impact without layers of bureaucracy.

• Direct path to Director of Construction for a strong performer
• Home-based role with regional travel, not constant road-warrior travel
• Real ownership over active ground-up developments
• Direct exposure to company leadership and decision-making
• Opportunity to help build and improve the company’s construction systems
• Blend of project leadership, field execution, and strategic influence
• High-autonomy environment for someone who wants to do more than just maintain schedules

You will serve as an owner-side construction leader overseeing multiple projects from handoff through closeout. Your job is to make sure projects are progressing the right way in the field, contractors are being held accountable, problems are identified early, and execution stays aligned with company expectations.

You will work from your home base the majority of the time, while traveling to active projects on a regular, planned basis to verify progress, solve issues, and maintain strong field visibility.

• Usually about once per week
• Typically 2–3 days at a time
• Focused on active site oversight, contractor meetings, issue resolution, and milestone validation
• Travel is purposeful and tied to project needs, not unnecessary busywork

• Lead construction execution from pre-construction handoff through final turnover
• Oversee 2–3 active ground-up projects across multiple markets
• Drive schedule accountability, budget awareness, and contractor performance
• Conduct site visits to verify progress, workmanship, safety, and execution quality
• Identify project risks early and help implement corrective actions before they affect cost or schedule
• Lead contractor coordination calls and internal project reviews
• Maintain project reporting, dashboards, updates, and controls
• Oversee inspections, punch lists, closeout items, and turnover readiness
• Act as a trusted field and execution partner to company leadership
• Help improve the way Barefoot Land Co. manages construction across a growing pipeline

In your first year, a successful candidate will:

• Learn our construction standards, reporting expectations, and execution model firsthand
• Take ownership of multiple active developments across assigned markets
• Improve visibility into schedules, contractor performance, and field execution
• Build trust with leadership through reliable follow-through and sound judgment
• Help create repeatable systems for project oversight and accountability
• Position themselves for expanded responsibility and a clear path toward Director of Construction

This role is intentionally designed for someone who wants to grow.

The early phase of the role includes meaningful field time because we want this person to understand our projects from the ground up, develop firsthand knowledge of our standards, and become deeply credible in execution. From there, the right person will take on broader ownership across the portfolio and play a key role in shaping our construction function.

For a high performer, this role can evolve into:

• Senior Construction Project Manager
• Head of Construction Operations
• Director of Construction

If you want a role where you can eventually help lead the entire construction side of a growing development company, this opportunity is built for that.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction project management, owner’s rep, or a similar field leadership role
• Experience with ground-up commercial construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple active projects at the same time
• Strong understanding of plans, specifications, construction sequencing, and field execution
• Experience working with general contractors and holding them accountable to schedule, quality, and deliverables
• Strong communication skills and a high-ownership mindset
• Willingness to travel regularly to job sites as part of a home-based regional role

• Experience with self-storage, light industrial, commercial, flex, retail, or similar product types
• Experience on projects in the $5M+ range
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Procore, Buildertrend, or similar platforms
• Strong instincts in field problem-solving and issue escalation
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial environment with high autonomy

This role is a strong fit for someone who:

• Wants to own outcomes, not just manage paperwork
• Enjoys being in the field enough to stay connected to execution
• Does not want to be full-time on the road
• Wants meaningful visibility with leadership
• Is excited by the chance to help build a construction platform, not just fill a seat
• Wants a real path to larger responsibility over time

Base Salary: $90,000-$120,000 , depending on experience

Bonus: Performance-based bonus opportunity

Additional Support: Travel reimbursement and company-provided project support tools

Benefits may include:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Mileage, travel, hotel, and approved business expense reimbursement
• Laptop and technology support
• Long-term advancement opportunity tied to company growth

This is a home-based role. We are especially interested in candidates based in or near:

• Chicago, IL
• Dayton, OH
• Atlanta, GA

Other home-base locations may be considered depending on project geography and candidate experience.

We want to make it easy for strong candidates to start a conversation with us.

• Resume
• Brief note introducing yourself and your relevant project background

Send to: recruiting@barefootlandco.com

Qualified candidates will be invited to a brief first conversation to discuss fit, project experience, and travel alignment.

Selected candidates may then move into a more formal interview process, which may include a job-fit assessment and deeper discussions around project leadership, field execution, and long-term growth potential.

If you are looking for a role where you can help build real projects, gain direct visibility with leadership, and grow into a larger construction leadership position over time, we’d like to hear from you.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with immediate responsibility and long-term upside inside a growing national development platform.

Apply today: recruiting@barefootlandco.com