Senior Project Manager / Owner's Project Manager HELM Construction Solutions | Remote (Northern New England preferred) | $100,000/year

Who We Are

HELM Construction Solutions is on a mission to transform the building industry. Founded ten years ago, we're a planet- and people-forward firm with expertise in construction, management, leadership, and training. We work with nonprofits, community organizations, and mission-driven clients on capital projects that genuinely matter — and we're looking for a collaborative, experienced project manager to grow with us.

The Role

As an Owner's Project Manager at HELM, you'll work directly with nonprofit and community organizations on projects that are interesting, varied, and impactful. You'll support clients through design, pre-construction, and construction phases - bringing organized, efficient, and collaborative processes to every stage. Recent work includes the adaptive reuse of a historic downtown church into affordable housing with a small business on the main level, a new lodge at a rural Maine camp supporting programming for students and teachers, and the transformation of a former library into a vibrant performing arts center. No two projects are the same - and through your expertise and engagement, you'll make a real contribution to each project's success and to the communities they serve.

What You'll Do

• Serve as Owner's Project Manager for nonprofit and community-based capital projects, providing feasibility analysis, budget planning, permit coordination, team selection, and overall project management
• Coordinate project teams - including general contractors, architects, and consultants - with scheduling, agendas, meeting facilitation, and follow-up
• Track total project budgets, review invoices and change orders, and support clients in identifying phasing strategies and funding opportunities
• Coordinate permitting, including identifying requirements and facilitating applications with the project team
• Represent HELM in business development: responding to RFPs, taking sales calls, making presentations, and putting together proposals

What We're Looking For

We're hiring for mindset first. The ideal candidate is someone who leads with collaboration and positivity, communicates clearly, and thrives in a relationship-centered role. A strong understanding of the design and construction process is a must. Experience with historic buildings and rural sites is beneficial. Technically, we're looking for:

• At least 10 years of experience in commercial and/or multifamily residential construction or project management
• Experience tracking project budgets across all phases, from conceptual design through construction
• Familiarity with financial analysis, including feasibility estimates and development pro formas
• Strong writing and communication skills, and confidence facilitating meetings and presenting to clients
• Comfort working independently in a virtual environment

Experience with nonprofit or housing development projects is a strong plus, as is familiarity with green building, Passive House, net-zero, or Living Building Challenge — but we're happy to support the right person in building knowledge in these areas.

Compensation & Benefits

$100,000/year | Exempt salaried | 35 hours/week standard

HELM uses fixed-tier, transparent compensation. Everyone at the same job level is paid equally, regardless of geography, years of experience, or education. This commitment to pay equity is part of our anti-oppression mission - we believe openness about wages helps us course-correct for bias and ensure equal work receives equal pay.

Benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance reimbursement, short- and long-term disability insurance, and retirement contributions. All approved travel time and mileage to project sites are reimbursed.

Where You'll Work

This is primarily a remote position. You're welcome to work from our Brattleboro, VT office, or from home - HELM will provide a laptop and any office furniture or supplies you need. Regular travel to project sites throughout New England is required. We'll prioritize candidates located in New England, and access to personal transportation is required.

Hiring Timeline

Interviews: June 2026 | Target start: July 2026 (flexible)

To apply, send a cover letter and resume via Breezy (https://tinyurl.com/HELM-OPM). This position is open until filled. If you need accommodations at any point in the application process, please reach out - we're happy to support you by email, phone, or video.

HELM provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.