Construction Project Manager, High-End Residential

AlphaHire

Project Manager overseeing residential construction projects in California from planning to closeout. Managing schedules, budgets, and field execution with accountability.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in residential construction project management, including oversight of project schedules, budgets, and subcontractor coordination. Proven ability to manage projects remotely while ensuring effective communication and accountability among all stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Residential Construction Project ManagementProject SchedulingBudget ManagementSubcontractor CoordinationConstruction Project Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudget ManagementChange Order ManagementQuality ControlSafety MonitoringPermittingInspection RequirementsDocumentation ReviewCost TrackingField Visibility

Soft Skills

CommunicationAccountabilityProblem-SolvingTeam CoordinationClient Management

Tools & Technologies

Construction Project Management ToolsScheduling SoftwareSpreadsheetsDigital Documentation Platforms

Industry Keywords

Residential ConstructionCalifornia Construction RegulationsSubcontractor ScopesProject CloseoutField Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee residential construction projects across California from preconstruction planning through final closeout
Build and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, subcontractor timelines, and milestone tracking for active residential work
Coordinate subcontractors, field teams, vendors, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within scope
Review drawings, specifications, proposals, change orders, selections, and project documentation for accuracy and execution readiness
Track project costs, approve invoices, manage change orders, and identify budget risks before they impact profitability
Lead regular project updates with field teams, subcontractors, clients, and leadership to resolve issues and maintain accountability
Monitor quality, safety, schedule, permitting, and inspection requirements across assigned residential job sites
Support procurement, material coordination, and vendor communication to prevent delays and keep projects moving
Maintain clear project records, status updates, punch lists, and closeout documentation for each assigned project

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of residential construction project management experience with direct ownership of projects
Experience managing residential construction projects in California or similar regulated construction markets
Strong understanding of residential construction schedules, budgets, subcontractor scopes, drawings, specifications, permitting, inspections, and closeout requirements
Experience working with subcontractors, field supervisors, vendors, inspectors, homeowners, and client-facing project stakeholders
Proficiency with construction project management tools, scheduling software, spreadsheets, and digital documentation platforms
Ability to manage projects remotely while maintaining strong communication, accountability, and field visibility
Must have direct project ownership experience, not only assistant project management or project coordination experience
Residential construction experience required; candidates with only commercial, civil, or industrial construction experience will not be the best fit.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plan options
Paid time off