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Garman Builders, Inc., a name synonymous with award-winning design, superior construction, and exceptional workmanship, is hiring! Family owned and locally operated in Central PA since 1972, Garman provides a gateway to upward success, team & community connection, and building a future with a trustworthy, well-establish residential construction company.
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Open Positions
Project Manager (On-the-Job / Field-Based)
At Garman, our Project Managers are hands-on leaders who drive the successful construction of our homes from start to finish.
This is an on-the-job, field-based role responsible for managing day-to-day construction activities in the community, leading trade partners and team members, and delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the build process.
About the Role
The Project Manager is responsible for the full execution of assigned homes and communities, ensuring every home is delivered to Garman’s standards for quality, schedule, budget, and specifications. This role serves as the primary field leader and a key point of contact for homeowners throughout the construction journey.
Success in this position requires strong construction knowledge, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to lead people, solve problems, and maintain positive relationships with customers, trade partners, and internal teams.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the end-to-end construction of assigned homes and communities with full ownership of quality, schedule, budget, and specifications.
• Lead the Oversee all phases of construction from stake-out through completion, including excavation, materials coordination, change orders, punch completion, and corrective action.
• Serve as the primary owner of the homeowner experience during construction by providing clear communication, setting expectations, conducting progress visits, orientations, and supporting settlement readiness.
• Direct and coordinate Assistant Project Managers, Garman team members, and trade partners to drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce Garman’s quality standards and construction control processes, including QA checks, scopes of work, punch lists, and final inspections.
• Monitor jobsite safety, cleanliness, professionalism, and overall community appearance in alignment with Garman standards.
• Manage construction variances in partnership with Construction Managers and internal support teams to ensure consistency, alignment, and timely resolution
• Coach and develop Project Manager Assistants through hands-on training, feedback, and progressive responsibility to prepare them for advancement.
What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of residential construction experience with demonstrated responsibility for managing multiple homes or projects at the same time.
• Strong working knowledge of residential construction methods, plans, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold team members and trade partners accountable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, set expectations, and resolve issues professionally with customers, trades, and internal teams.
• High level of integrity, ownership, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Ability to meet the physical and licensing requirements of the role.
In this role, you will:
• Deliver homes that meet Garman standards for quality, schedule, budget, and specifications.
• Own the customer experience from construction through settlement.
• Lead and develop Assistant Project Managers and assigned team members.
• Enforce scopes of work, quality standards, and ethical practices in the field.
• Achieve financial targets through cost control, audits, and variance management.
• Successfully develop Project Manager Assistants toward readiness for promotion through consistent coaching, feedback, and performance management.
Why Join Garman
At Garman, we believe great homes are built by great people. Our Project Managers play a critical role in bringing our homes to life while creating a positive experience for homeowners and team members alike. This is an opportunity to join a company that values quality, accountability, leadership, and continuous improvement.
If you are a field-driven construction leader who thrives on ownership, problem-solving, and delivering an exceptional final product, we’d love to hear from you.
Project Manager Assistant (Field-Based / Jobsite Role)
Garman is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to support the successful construction of our homes in the field. This is a hands-on, jobsite-based position — not a desk role — focused on supporting Project Managers and Construction Managers with day-to-day construction tasks, quality checks, jobsite readiness, and operational execution.
In this role, you’ll work directly on active jobsites to help ensure homes are built to Garman’s standards for quality, schedule, safety, and customer experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants to grow into a Project Manager role over time.
What You’ll Do
• Support the construction of assigned homes and communities through hands-on field work and jobsite coordination.
• Assist with carpentry, framing, finishing, excavation, backfilling, and general construction tasks as directed.
• Help maintain quality standards through jobsite inspections, QA checks, punch list completion, and work order follow-up.
• Read and follow blueprints, specifications, and schedules to support accurate and timely execution.
• Perform First Time Quality work and assist with warranty service as needed.
• Help keep jobsites safe, organized, professional, and ready for the next phase of construction.
• Support Project Managers, Trade Partners, and team members through clear communication, accountability, and dependable execution.
What We’re Looking For
• 1–3 years of residential construction or carpentry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools, and jobsite safety.
• Ability to read blueprints and use common construction hand and power tools.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, reliability, and professionalism.
• Valid PA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to work actively in the field, including lifting, climbing, and navigating active jobsites.
The Project Manager Assistant plays an important role in helping Garman deliver homes that meet our quality and brand standards while creating a positive experience for homeowners. This position also provides hands-on development for individuals who are ready to grow into greater field leadership responsibilities.
Turning numbers into clarity. Turning clarity into confident decisions.
At Garman, growth requires discipline. We’re looking for a Finance Manager who brings visibility to our cash flow, insight to our investments, and confidence to our leadership team.
This role sits at the center of cash strategy, land investment analysis, and funding coordination — helping ensure we make smart, well-timed, and well-informed financial decisions.
If you love forecasting, modeling, and partnering with leaders to translate data into action, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
You’ll help ensure the company clearly understands where cash is today — and where it’s going tomorrow.
On any given day, you might:
- Build and maintain rolling cash forecasts
- Coordinate with lenders and appraisers to support loan draws
- Analyze profitability for land acquisitions and development decisions
- Monitor lot inventory and capital commitments
- Track borrowed funds and upcoming cash needs
- Partner with Land, Construction, Purchasing, and Sales to validate financial assumptions
- Your work directly supports capital discipline, inventory strategy, and long-term financial health.
What Makes You a Great Fit, You’re:
- Analytical and forward-thinking
- Comfortable working with complex financial models
- Confident translating numbers into business insight
- Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Experience in finance or accounting is required. Residential construction or project-based industry experience is a strong plus.
We’re looking for Carpenters who are self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to excellent craftsmanship. The position is full time with overtime opportunities and requires a PA driver’s license.
All inquiries are kept confidential. Click here to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Garman Builders to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
We’re looking for Framers who are self-motivated, hardworking, and committed to excellent craftsmanship. The position is full time with overtime opportunities and requires a PA driver’s license.
All inquiries are kept confidential. Click here to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Garman Builders to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
This application helps us connect with talented candidates who are interested in joining our team, even when a specific position may not be open right now. We’ll review your information and keep it on file for future consideration as new opportunities arise.
We encourage you to keep an eye on our Careers Page (https://www.garmanbuilders.com/careers) for current openings that match your skills and interests.
We appreciate your interest in being part of Garman Builders!