Project Manager - Luxury Custom Residential Construction

Alpha Hire
Santa Rosa, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

Manage luxury custom home projects from preconstruction through closeout and homeowner turnover, develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement plans, and construction timelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Proven experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects is required, strong knowledge of custom home construction methods, sequencing, building systems, and premium finishes, and ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects
  • 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

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
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