Project Manager - Luxury Custom Residential Construction

AlphaHire • Santa Rosa, CA

3d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing luxury custom residential construction team in the Santa Rosa area. This is an opportunity to manage high-end custom home projects ranging from approximately $5M to $25M, with project timelines typically lasting 16 to 30 months. This role is ideal for a Project Manager who has strong experience in high-end residential construction, enjoys working closely with clients, architects, designers, subcontractors, and ownership, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable and growing company.

Requirements

• Experience managing luxury custom residential construction projects
• Strong understanding of high-end residential construction, custom finishes, client expectations, and project sequencing
• Experience managing projects in the $5M–$25M range preferred
• Ability to manage long-duration projects, typically lasting 16–30 months
• Strong client communication skills and ability to work with homeowners, architects, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents
• Strong organization, follow-through, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Stable work history and long-term career mindset
• Must be able to work primarily in the Santa Rosa area
• Local candidates within approximately 45 minutes of Santa Rosa are strongly preferred
• Not ideal for candidates seeking fully remote work or candidates with only commercial construction experience

Responsibilities

• Manage luxury custom residential construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, vendors, materials, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate closely with ownership, field teams, architects, designers, consultants, and clients to keep projects moving forward
• Review plans, specifications, revisions, and project requirements for accuracy, constructability, and scope alignment
• Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders throughout each phase of construction
• Proactively identify project risks, resolve issues, and support timely decision-making
• Ensure projects are completed according to schedule, budget, quality standards, and client expectations
• Support field teams by providing timely information, coordination, and problem-solving throughout construction
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, meeting notes, and communication updates
• Represent the company professionally when working with high-end residential clients and project partners

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, approximately $120,000–$170,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid flexibility with approximately 4 days in office/field and 1 day remote
• Opportunity to manage high-end custom residential projects rather than repetitive production housing
• Long project timelines that allow true project ownership from start to finish
• Direct exposure to company leadership
• Small, collaborative team environment
• Strong local project portfolio in the luxury residential market
• Opportunity to join a growing company with additional high-end residential work being pursued

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed