Construction Manager - Custom Homes

Relocation Required | Relocation Assistance Available

Position Full-Time | Site-Based

Compensation USD $100,000-$130,000 + Benefits

Target Start November 1, 2026 / As soon as available

Build exceptional custom homes in Grand Cayman - and make your next career move a lifestyle move as well.

Tranel Group is looking for an experienced, hands-on Construction Manager to take ownership of two active, ground-up custom residential projects. This is not a desk-only project management role. You will be on site, making decisions, leading teams, coordinating design and trades, controlling schedule, cost and quality, and working directly with company leadership.

For a builder who has spent years delivering custom homes and is ready for more ownership, visibility and autonomy, this is an chance to bring that experience to Grand Cayman and help shape how high-quality projects are delivered.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

· Immediate ownership: step directly into two active ground-up custom residential projects and lead them through completion and handover.

· Real authority and visibility: work directly with company leadership, make decisions quickly and have a meaningful influence on project outcomes.

· Build one-of-a-kind work: focus on custom, high-end residential construction where craftsmanship, detailing and execution matter.

· Field leadership plus full project control: own both site execution and the administrative, financial and coordination side of the projects.

· No Cayman Islands personal income tax, allowing the compensation package to compare differently from many higher-tax jurisdictions.

· Relocation and work permit support for eligible international candidates, plus a company vehicle, company phone plan, health insurance and pension plan.

· Live and work in Grand Cayman, with year-round warm weather, world-class beaches and an outdoor island lifestyle outside of work. Truly paradise.

About Tranel Group

Tranel Group is a General Contractor based in Grand Cayman specializing in high-end residential and commercial construction. We take a hands-on, collaborative approach with a strong focus on craftsmanship, quality, organization, accountability and attention to detail.

Our expectation is straightforward: plan the work, solve problems early, communicate clearly, hold the team accountable and deliver work that everyone involved can be proud of.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day and overall management of two active custom residential projects. You will work directly with company leadership while managing foremen, site teams, subcontractors, trades, architects, engineers, vendors and suppliers.

You should be equally comfortable walking a site, reviewing details with a foreman, challenging a subcontractor, updating a schedule, reviewing cost-to-complete, coordinating an RFI and speaking professionally with a client or consultant.

What You Will Own

· Lead two active ground-up custom residential projects through completion, closeout and handover.

· Lead daily site operations and coordinate foremen, subcontractors, trades, vendors and consultants.

· Develop,



maintain and drive master schedules, short-term look-ahead schedules and critical milestones.

· Manage project budgets, cost control, forecasts, change orders and cost-to-complete.

· Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, change orders and project documentation.

· Proactively manage long-lead materials, island logistics, procurement and delivery schedules.

· Read and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and shop drawings and resolve conflicts before they affect the work.

· Identify constructability issues, risks and missing information early and drive solutions.

· Lead project and site meetings with clear action items, ownership and follow-through.

· Monitor subcontractor manpower, progress, workmanship and performance.

· Maintain high standards for safety, quality control, organization, protection of finished work and site cleanliness.

· Communicate proactively with clients, consultants and company leadership and escalate risks early.

· Coordinate inspections, testing, punch lists, closeout documentation and final handover.

The Background That Translates Well

· 5+ years of progressive site/project leadership experience with a General Contractor as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Senior Superintendent or similar role.

· Proven experience delivering ground-up custom or high-end single-family residential construction from site preparation and foundations through finishes and final handover.

· Strong hands-on understanding of construction sequencing, structure, building envelope, MEP coordination and high-end finishes.

· Experience managing multiple subcontractors, foremen, trades and site teams while maintaining schedule and quality.

· Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders and contract administration.

· Ability to read and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and shop drawings and specifications.

· A high standard for workmanship, detailing and final presentation.

· Proven ability to identify problems, make decisions and drive solutions without requiring constant direction.

· Strong leadership and communication skills with the confidence to hold teams and subcontractors accountable.

· Caribbean, coastal, hurricane-zone, concrete/CMU or island-logistics experience is an advantage, but not required.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software. Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Buildertrend experience are assets.

· Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

· Valid driver's license and willingness to relocate to Grand Cayman.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

This role suits someone who takes ownership naturally.



You do not wait for every issue to be assigned to you; you identify what needs to happen next, establish priorities and move the project forward.

· Hands-on, proactive and accountable.

· Calm under pressure and comfortable making decisions.

· Highly organized without becoming rigid or bureaucratic.

· Strong in both field construction and project administration.

· Confident leading diverse teams, subcontractors and trades.

· Professional with clients, architects, engineers and consultants.

· Detail-oriented with high standards for craftsmanship and finished work.

· Able to adapt to the realities of building on an island, including procurement, lead times and logistics.

· Interested in having meaningful responsibility rather than being one layer in a large corporate structure.

Compensation, Benefits & Relocation

· USD $100,000-$130,000 annual salary, based on experience and capability.

· Performance based bonus

· No Cayman Islands personal income tax.

· Relocation assistance available for eligible international candidates.

· Company vehicle.

· Company phone plan.

· Health insurance.

· Pension plan.

· Work permit assistance and fees for eligible international candidates.

Considering a Move to Grand Cayman?

Relocating countries is a serious decision. We are looking for someone who sees this as more than a job change: an opportunity to take on meaningful construction leadership responsibility while living in one of the Caribbean's most established international communities. Tranel Group will assist eligible candidates with the work permit process and relocation transition.

How to Apply

If you have successfully delivered ground-up custom or high-end single-family homes and are ready to take ownership of active projects in Grand Cayman, we want to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a project portfolio or project list highlighting relevant ground-up residential projects, approximate project values, your responsibilities and the construction phases you personally managed.

Please also include your current location and earliest availability to relocate and start.

Apply: [email protected]

Subject: Construction Manager

Target Start: November 1, 2026 / As Soon as Available

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: $142,000.00-$185,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you willing and able to relocate to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands for this role as soon as November 1, 2026?
- The Construction Manager position is a hands on, site based role managing daily site operations, site team, subcontractors and trades while resolving construction issues, schedule, quality and cost. Does this type of work align with what you are looking for?

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Construction management: 5 years (required)
- Residential construction: 5 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)
- Spanish (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Tranel Group
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