Project Manager – Luxury Custom Residential Construction

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Project Manager leading luxury custom home construction projects in Santa Rosa. Coordinating schedules, budgets, design teams, trade partners, and delivery from preconstruction through closeout.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeSanta Rosa • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing luxury custom residential construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and procurement. Proven ability to coordinate diverse teams and maintain high standards of quality and craftsmanship throughout all project phases.

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Luxury Custom Residential Project ManagementProject Budgeting and Cost ControlScheduling and Procurement ManagementArchitectural Drawing InterpretationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Construction MethodsProject SchedulingBudget ManagementCost TrackingRFI ManagementChange Order ManagementSubcontractor ManagementQuality AssuranceSite CoordinationFinancial Forecasting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Luxury Residential ConstructionCustom Home ConstructionConstruction DocumentationProject CloseoutHigh Standards of Craftsmanship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage luxury custom residential projects from preconstruction through project completion and closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, contracts, procurement plans, and construction timelines
Coordinate homeowners, architects, interior designers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams throughout all phases of construction
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and construction documents to ensure scope alignment and constructability
Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting documentation, and project reporting
Monitor project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, commitments, and financial performance
Manage procurement of specialty materials, custom finishes, fixtures, and long-lead items
Perform regular site visits to monitor quality, safety, workmanship, schedule progress, and field coordination
Identify and resolve scheduling, design, construction, and budget challenges before they impact project performance
Support superintendents and field personnel by ensuring materials, information, and resources are available when needed
Maintain proactive communication with homeowners and project stakeholders regarding schedules, budgets, selections, and project milestones
Ensure completed work meets design intent, contractual obligations, and the high standards expected on luxury residential projects
Oversee inspections, punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and final project delivery
Foster strong relationships with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to work primarily at project sites throughout the Santa Rosa area, with limited remote flexibility
Local candidates or those able to reliably commute to Santa Rosa-area projects are strongly preferred
Candidates whose experience is primarily commercial construction without significant luxury custom residential experience will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

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