Project Manager - Luxury Custom Residential Construction

AlphaHire

$120K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects
  • Strong understanding of high-end residential construction and custom finishes
  • Preferred experience with projects in the $5M-$25M range
  • Ability to manage long-duration projects (16-30 months)
  • Strong communication skills with clients and project stakeholders
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills
  • Stable work history with a long-term career outlook
  • Must be local to the Santa Rosa area or within 45 minutes

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with ownership, architects, designers, and clients
  • Review plans and project requirements for accuracy and scope
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders throughout construction
  • Proactively identify risks and support decision-making
  • Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations
  • Support field teams with timely information and problem-solving
  • Maintain accurate project records and updates
  • Represent the company professionally with clients and partners

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary based on experience
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility between office and remote
  • Opportunity to manage unique, high-end custom projects
  • Long timelines allowing for true project ownership
  • Direct interaction with company leadership
  • Collaborative small team environment
  • Strong local portfolio in the luxury residential sector
  • Chance to grow with a company pursuing more high-end projects
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing luxury custom residential construction team in the Santa Rosa area. This is an opportunity to manage high-end custom home projects ranging from approximately $5M to $25M, with project timelines typically lasting 16 to 30 months.

This role is ideal for a Project Manager who has strong experience in high-end residential construction, enjoys working closely with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and ownership, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable and growing company.

Responsibilities
  • Manage luxury custom residential construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, materials, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
  • Coordinate closely with ownership, field teams, architects, designers, consultants, and clients to keep projects moving forward
  • Review plans, specifications, revisions, and project requirements for accuracy, constructability, and scope alignment
  • Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout each phase of construction
  • Proactively identify project risks, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making
  • Ensure projects are completed according to schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations
  • Support field teams by providing timely information, coordination, and problem-solving throughout construction
  • Maintain accurate project records, schedules, meeting notes, and communication updates
  • Represent the company professionally when working with high-end residential clients and project partners

Requirements
  • Experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects
  • Strong understanding of high-end residential construction, custom finishes, client expectations, and project sequencing
  • Experience managing projects in the $5M-$25M range preferred
  • Ability to manage long-duration projects, typically lasting 16-30 months
  • Strong client communication skills and ability to work with homeowners, architects, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents
  • Strong organization, follow-through, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Stable work history and long-term career mindset
  • Must be able to work primarily in the Santa Rosa area
  • Local candidates within approximately 45 minutes of Santa Rosa are strongly preferred
  • Not ideal for candidates seeking fully remote work or candidates with only commercial construction experience

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary, approximately $120,000-$170,000, depending on experience
  • Hybrid flexibility with approximately 4 days in office/field and 1 day remote
  • Opportunity to manage high-end custom residential projects rather than repetitive production housing
  • Long project timelines that allow true project ownership from start to finish
  • Direct exposure to company leadership
  • Small, collaborative team environment
  • Strong local project portfolio in the luxury residential market
  • Opportunity to join a growing company with additional high-end residential work being pursued

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