We are seeking an experienced
Project Manager to oversee the construction of
luxury custom residential homes from preconstruction through final completion. This role is responsible for delivering high-end projects on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and client satisfaction.
The ideal candidate has a strong background managing
luxury custom home construction and is comfortable leading complex projects while coordinating homeowners, architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors, and field teams. Projects typically range from
$5M-$25M and require exceptional attention to detail, financial oversight, and proactive communication throughout the construction process.
Responsibilities- Manage luxury custom home projects from preconstruction through closeout and homeowner turnover.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement plans, and construction timelines.
- Coordinate homeowners, architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel throughout all phases of construction.
- Review architectural plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to ensure project accuracy and constructability.
- Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, project documentation, and meeting coordination.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing, commitments, and overall financial performance.
- Manage procurement of custom materials, specialty finishes, fixtures, and long-lead items.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, schedule progress, and workmanship.
- Identify project risks and resolve scheduling, design, budget, or construction issues before they impact delivery.
- Support field leadership by ensuring crews have the information, materials, and resources needed to maintain productivity.
- Maintain clear communication with homeowners and project stakeholders regarding schedules, selections, budgets, and milestones.
- Oversee inspections, punch-list completion, project turnover, and final closeout.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and trade partners.
Requirements- Proven experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects is required.
- Strong knowledge of custom home construction methods, sequencing, building systems, and premium finishes.
- Demonstrated success managing projects from preconstruction through final completion.
- Experience overseeing projects valued between $5M and $25M is highly preferred.
- Experience managing multi-year custom home projects lasting approximately 16-30 months.
- Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, forecasting, subcontractor management, and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
- Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation.
- Proven ability to coordinate architects, designers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Client-focused approach with the professionalism to build lasting relationships with homeowners and design professionals.
- Stable work history demonstrating successful project leadership.
- Ability to work primarily on job sites throughout the Santa Rosa area with limited remote flexibility.
- Local candidates or those able to reliably commute to project sites are strongly preferred.
- Candidates whose experience is primarily commercial construction without substantial luxury custom residential experience will not be considered.
Benefits- Competitive salary: $120,000-$170,000, based on experience.
- Hybrid work environment with a combination of office, field, and limited remote work.
- Opportunity to manage architecturally significant luxury custom homes from concept through completion.
- Collaborative team of experienced residential construction professionals.
- Direct interaction with homeowners, architects, designers, and premier trade partners.
- Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive culture that values craftsmanship, quality, collaboration, and professional development.
