Project Manager - Luxury Custom Residential Construction

Alpha Hire
Santa Rosa, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the construction of exceptional luxury custom homes throughout the Santa Rosa area. This position is responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through final completion, ensuring every phase is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You Will Do

Manage luxury custom residential projects from preconstruction through project completion and closeout. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement plans, and construction timelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive construction professional who enjoys overseeing complex custom homes while maintaining strong financial controls, seamless coordination, and an exceptional client experience.

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects is required.
  • Strong understanding 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 $5 million and $25 million is strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing multi-year custom home projects lasting approximately 16–30 months.
  • Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, forecasting, subcontractor management, and cost control.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, schedules, and scopes of work.
  • Experience managing RFIs, submittals, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
  • Proven ability to coordinate architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Client-focused mindset with the professionalism to build lasting relationships with homeowners and design professionals.
  • Stable employment history demonstrating successful project leadership.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $120,000–$170,000, depending on experience.
  • Hybrid work environment with a combination of office, field, and limited remote work.
  • Opportunity to manage distinctive luxury custom home projects from concept through completion.
  • Diverse portfolio of architecturally significant residential projects.
  • Collaborative team of experienced construction professionals.
  • Direct interaction with homeowners, architects, designers, and premier trade partners.
  • Long-term career growth with advancement opportunities.
  • Supportive culture that values craftsmanship, quality, collaboration, and professional development.
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