Residential Senior Project Manager

Spinnaker Development•Newport Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spinnaker Development is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of custom residential construction projects throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. This hands-on leadership position is responsible for keeping projects organized, financially controlled, technically coordinated, and progressing while serving as a trusted contact for clients, design professionals, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal leadership. The role has regular presence on active job sites and owns assigned projects from active construction through completion and turnover. The position is field-based, with regular time at active residential construction sites and in the company office. Daily local travel between job sites and the office is expected. The work involves walking active construction sites, including stairs, ladders, and uneven or unfinished surfaces, and following required PPE and safety procedures.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive residential construction experience, including significant experience in a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Field Project Manager, or comparable construction leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing residential projects from active construction through completion.
Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, building systems, and finish trades.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes and construction practices.
Experience managing budgets, estimates, change orders, subcontractor costs, and cost forecasting.
Strong plan-reading skills across architectural, structural, MEP, and consultant documents.
Comfort using project management software and digital field documentation.
Valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Custom residential construction experience, particularly in coastal Southern California.
Familiarity with Newport Beach and coastal Orange County building departments and inspection processes.
Experience with open-book or detailed client cost reporting.
Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day construction activities from active construction through completion and turnover.
Build and maintain project schedules, look-ahead plans, and critical-path activities.
Plan ahead for labor, materials, selections, approvals, and information needed for each phase.
Lead subcontractor coordination and field meetings while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, and quality.
Track long-lead materials and procurement against the construction schedule.
Monitor project budgets, committed costs, change orders, allowances, and projected final costs.
Review subcontractor bids, proposals, and change requests for scope, pricing, exclusions, and cost exposure.
Ensure additional work is properly documented and authorized before proceeding whenever practicable.
Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, interior design, and consultant documents.
Identify and resolve plan conflicts and constructability issues before they reach the field.
Inspect work throughout construction, address deficiencies early, and drive punch-list completion.
Maintain accurate project records, including drawings, approvals, RFIs, submittals, photos, and field documentation.
Provide leadership with clear updates on schedule, financial position, risks, decisions, and priorities.
Communicate professionally with clients, architects, designers, consultants, inspectors, and trade partners.
Identify issues early and bring forward practical solutions.
Use project management and documentation systems consistently.