Project Manager - Residential; Custom Homes

Position: Project Manager - Residential (Fully Custom Homes)
Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading luxury custom home projects from pre-construction through final closeout. This role oversees budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, quality control, and client communication to ensure exceptional execution of architecturally significant, one-of-a-kind residences.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in luxury custom home construction, a sharp eye for detail, strong financial acumen, and the ability to deliver a concierge-level client experience for discerning homeowners, architects, and designers.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage multiple fully custom residential projects from pre-construction through warranty closeout
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and critical path sequencing
• Lead coordination between field teams, superintendents, architects, designers, engineers, and trade partners
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to luxury quality standards
• Proactively identify project risks, delays, and cost impacts and implement solutions quickly

Budget & Financial Management

• Own project budgets, forecasting, and cost tracking throughout the full lifecycle
• Review bids, scope sheets, and subcontractor proposals for completeness and value
• Manage allowances, selections, owner upgrades, and custom finish packages
• Prepare and approve purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and change orders
• Track committed costs, pending exposures, and variance reporting
• Partner with accounting on billing schedules, draw requests, and vendor payments

Client & Design Team Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for homeowners
• Deliver a high-touch, luxury client experience with proactive communication and transparency
• Lead client meetings regarding progress, selections, design revisions, and budget updates
• Coordinate closely with architects and interior designers to preserve design intent
• Manage highly customized owner requests while balancing schedule and budget impact

Trade Partner & Vendor Management

• Source, qualify, and manage subcontractors and specialty artisans
• Coordinate long-lead materials, custom millwork, imported finishes, and specialty installations
• Ensure subcontractors understand scope, sequencing, and finish expectations
• Maintain strong relationships with elite trade partners and luxury vendors
• Enforce accountability for quality, safety, and schedule adherence

Quality Control & Closeout

• Maintain exceptional craftsmanship standards throughout every build phase
• Perform regular site walks with superintendents and ownership
• Ensure all finishes align with plans, specifications, and designer intent
• Oversee punch list completion, homeowner orientation, and turnover documentation
• Manage warranties and post-close client satisfaction follow-up

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in high-end custom residential construction
• Proven experience managing fully custom homes
• Strong understanding of luxury materials, architectural details, and bespoke finishes
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and schedule management
• Ability to read and interpret plans, elevations, details, and shop drawings
• Strong knowledge of residential building methods, sequencing, and permitting
• Experience with Procore, Buildertrend, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and scheduling software
• Exceptional communication and client-facing professionalism
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills