Senior Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Acton ADU•San Gabriel, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with field experience and discipline to own residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion. This role involves managing jobs, budgets, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring sites are safe, clean, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is looking for a role with real ownership and measurable impact, driven by process, communication, and accountability. You should operate with urgency, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position also involves empowering team members, advocating for the customer, and contributing to shaping operations in a new market with the support of established systems and mentorship.

Requirements

Seasoned project manager with field experience.
Ability to own a residential construction project from pre-construction through final completion.
Experience running jobs, managing budgets, and coordinating subs.
Understanding of site safety, cleanliness, and scheduling.
Process-oriented, communicative, and accountable.
Operates with a sense of urgency without cutting corners.
Measures what matters, documents actions, and brings issues forward early.
Empowers team members (subs, field crews, office teams, customers).
Listens first, then recommends.
Candid when something isn't working and owns impact.
Advocates for the customer.
Experience in residential construction.
Familiarity with Los Angeles jurisdictional requirements.
Experience with construction management software (e.g., Buildertrend or similar).
Proficiency in QuickBooks.
Proficiency in Excel.
Proficiency in Bluebeam.
Experience with Slack.
Experience with Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in ADU, remodel, and custom residential construction.
Experience in a new market expansion.

Responsibilities

Manage residential construction projects from pre-construction through final completion.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate all construction sequencing.
Maintain accountability for project budget, schedule, and overall performance.
Identify risks early and implement solutions to maintain timelines and cost targets.
Coordinate all major milestones including inspections, rough phases, finishes, and final completion.
Ensure compliance with approved plans, permits, and Los Angeles jurisdictional requirements.
Act as the primary on-site supervisor for active projects.
Conduct regular and consistent jobsite presence to oversee daily construction activities.
Manage day-to-day field operations including subcontractor coordination and site logistics.
Enforce jobsite safety standards, OSHA compliance, and company safety protocols.
Perform daily/weekly site walks to verify quality, progress, and workmanship.
Coordinate inspections with local jurisdictions and ensure site readiness.
Manage site conditions including cleanliness, organization, and material staging.
Resolve real-time field issues and coordinate solutions across trades.
Ensure proper execution of plans in the field and address discrepancies immediately.
Maintain site reports, progress photos, and field documentation.
Coordinate, schedule, and supervise subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure subcontractors understand scope, sequencing, and expectations.
Monitor subcontractor performance, quality, and adherence to schedule.
Resolve conflicts and field issues between trades efficiently.
Support subcontractor procurement and bid leveling when required.
Review construction drawings and specifications prior to and during construction.
Ensure alignment between estimate, plans, and subcontractor scopes.
Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, and cost risks.
Manage change orders and scope adjustments.
Clearly communicate scope requirements to field teams and subcontractors.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
Track budgets, cost performance, and financial reporting.
Update schedules, logs, and documentation in the project management platform.
Document field conditions, progress updates, and key decisions.
Ensure all project records are organized and accessible.
Collaborate with estimating, design, and Production teams for smooth project transitions.
Coordinate resolution of design and construction challenges.
Participate in internal meetings and performance reviews.
Provide feedback to improve estimating accuracy and construction processes.
Support company-wide operational improvements.
Coordinate deliveries and manage material intake.
Organize, label, and track materials in warehouse and for jobsite deployment.
Prepare and distribute materials for field teams based on project schedules.
Track inventory movement in coordination with project tracking systems.
Support financial processes including: Inputting budgets and change orders, Processing receipts and invoices, Supporting WIP reporting.
Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation (COIs, licenses).
Assist with permits, agency coordination, and required payments.
Prepare job binders and field documentation packages.
Support office operations and coordinate with IT when needed.