Senior Project Manager Owner's Project Manager

HELM is seeking a full-time construction Senior Project Manager / Owners Project Manager to join our growing team and expand our impact. Our ideal candidate is an experienced project manager who has worked in commercial and multifamily residential construction for a minimum of 10 years and can juggle managing multiple projects at the same time. You will work with a variety of different builders architects and owners to provide owners project management services for non-profit community-based and mission-driven projects and housing development throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of a project.

Communication and organization skills along with hands-on experience in the construction trades are key to success in this role. For this role we are looking for individuals with experience in housing development and non-profit projects. Familiarity with green building techniques net zero construction Passive House and Living Building Challenge is a plus.

We offer the opportunity to work from home in a fully virtual workplace or from our main office in Brattleboro Vermont. Travel to project sites throughout New England is required on a regular basis therefore we will prioritize candidates located in New England states. Access to personal transportation is required and all travel time and mileage to sites is reimbursed.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume via Breezy. This position is open until filled.

About Us

HELM Construction Solutions is on a mission to transform the building industry. Founded ten years ago were 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 were looking for a collaborative experienced project manager to grow with us.

The Role

As an Owners Project Manager at HELM youll work directly with nonprofit and community organizations on projects that are interesting varied and impactful. Youll 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 youll make a real contribution to each projects success and to the communities they serve.

What Youll Do

• Serve as Owners 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 Were 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 were happy to support the right person in building knowledge in these areas.

Compensation & Benefits

$100000/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 Youll Work

This is primarily a remote position. Youre 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. Well prioritize candidates located in New England and access to personal transportation is required.

Hiring Timeline

Interviews: June 2026

Target start date: July 2026 (flexible)

Please note that these dates are subject to change.

To apply send a cover letter and resume via Breezy. This position is open until filled. If you need accommodations at any point in the application process please reach out - were happy to support you by email phone or video.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HELM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. HELM complies with all laws governing nondiscrimination in all areas regarding employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. HELM firmly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment based on race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability marital status or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. Interfering with the ability of any employee to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)

HELM complies with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities. The company prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application procedures hiring advancement discharge compensation training or other terms conditions and privileges of employment. The company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation and/or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to HELM. If you believe you need accommodation because of your disability you should request accommodation from your manager.