Construction Project Manager - High End Custom Residential
Job Description
Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on luxury, architecturally significant custom homes in one of Californias most beautiful regions
- Lead detailed, design-forward projects that stand out in the Santa Barbara custom home market
- Join a boutique, tight-knit team known for craftsmanship, collaboration, and long-term client relationships
- Strong growth runway with regular performance-based pay increases
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime at time-and-a-half, annual bonuses, and strong employer-paid benefits
Note (Must-Have Qualifications)
Must have at least 2 years of experience in residential construction (luxury or custom preferred). Prior experience leading projects, schedules, and subcontractors is strongly preferred.
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique general contractor specializing in architecturally distinctive, high-end custom residences throughout Santa Barbara. For over 30 years, theyve built a reputation for craftsmanship, precision, and exceptional service while partnering with top architects and designers.
Job Description
- Lead high-end custom home projects from preconstruction through closeout
- Own overall project execution: schedule, budget, scope, quality, and client expectations
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, architects, designers, and consultants to maintain daily progress
- Build and maintain project schedules, coordinate sequencing, and keep trades accountable
- Drive project documentation including:
- RFIs
- Submittals
- Change orders
- Meeting notes
- Progress tracking
- Communicate proactively with clients and internal stakeholders to provide clear updates and manage expectations
- Conduct regular site walks to ensure work aligns with plans, specifications, and design intent
- Identify issues early, troubleshoot field conditions, and resolve problems quickly
- Ensure high standards of jobsite organization, safety awareness, and professionalism
- Use Procore and other construction technology tools to maintain organized, transparent workflows
- Coordinate closeout deliverables and punch list completion to ensure an excellent final client experience
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in custom residential construction (high-end preferred)
- Proven ability to lead job sites, manage schedules, and coordinate multiple trades
- Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Tech-savvy; Procore experience preferred
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime paid at time-and-a-half
- Annual year-end bonus (approx. $4,000)
- Medical insurance fully paid for the employee after 60 days (approx. $1,100/month employer cost)
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Mileage reimbursement for all job-related travel beyond commuting
- Company-provided iPhone and fully paid phone plan
- Company-provided laptop
- Supportive, collaborative culture centered on craftsmanship, trust, pride, and long-term relationships
Benefits: Dental insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
Job Code: JPC-478
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance