Residential Project Manager

Location: San José del Cabo

Position:
Residential Project Manager

Location:

San Jose del Cabo, BCS, Mexico
Type:
Full Time (On-site & Office Based)

About Rockwater Homes

Rockwater Homes is an owner’s representative firm specialising in the design and delivery of ultra-luxury residences and hospitality projects across Baja California Sur. We work with world-class architects, interior designers, and contractors to create legacy-quality residences.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Rockwater Homes is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction projects in luxury gated communities. The Project Manager will report directly to Rockwater Homes Managing Director. Projects are located in premium gated developments between Los Cabos, San Jose del Cabo and the East Cape.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully delivering luxury homes, in particular managing the procurement & construction phases, ensuring exceptional quality and timely completion.

Responsibilities include:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Document Control & Systems:

Owners Representative Services:

Represent Rockwater in the market, upholding our company principles & standards
Be the point of contact for the clients, prioritising regular communications & proactive responses
Oversee the entire construction process for high-end residential projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Produce & manage the project development schedule with key milestones
Identify potential risks & challenges, develop strategies for mitigating, establish contingency plans and manage risk register throughout the project

Design, Procurement & Permitting:

Coordinate with Rockwater Design Management team to review the design at key milestones & provide feedback & technical knowledge
Support the Cost & Procurement team, including sourcing and evaluating contractors and suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring best value and quality
Liaise with the Managing Director in the production of Contract Documents
Manage the DRO to facilitate the municipal permitting process

Construction Supervision:

Lead and motivate construction teams, including GC’s & subcontractors and site personnel, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
Manage all projects in Procore
Ensure the contract is administered throughout the project
Monitor and supervise all construction activities, including site preparation, structure & envelope, mechanical systems, finishes, and landscaping, ensuring compliance with project specifications
Ensure Health & Safety protocols are maintained at international standards at all times
Implement and maintain a rigorous quality control program to ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship and finishes throughout the construction process
Review and approve unit prices and change orders
Review and approval of estimations for progress payments
General administrative assistance
Ensure cost Reporting and tracking, working closely with the Rockwater Cost Management Team
Produce regular construction reports
Manage project punch list & defect management
Final Account Agreement & Close Out

Stakeholder Communication:

Maintain effective communication channels with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any changes or issues that may arise
Provide regular updates to the Managing Director & the Homes team on the progress of the project

Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be living in Los Cabos, B.C.S Mexico and have a minimum 5 years’ experience in the Luxury Homes or Hotel market.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully taking luxury homes in Baja from the design phase through to construction, ensuring exceptional quality and timely completion. Client-facing experience in luxury gated communities such as Chileno Bay, Costa Palmas, Palmilla, etc, is essential, and Construction Management experience is a bonus.

The candidate must be responsible and proactive and be able to work autonomously to see tasks through to their full conclusion.

The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Autocad & Microsoft Office.

Experience with Procore and Microsoft Projects is required.

The candidate must be capable of producing high-quality work to be presented to Clients without any errors. Excellent communication skills in English & Spanish is a must.

We are looking for someone who can grow with the company, expand projects within the developments they are working within and take on a senior role in the future.