Residential Senior Project Manager

Spinnaker Development • Newport Beach, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Spinnaker Development is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead day-to-day execution of custom residential construction projects throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for keeping projects organized, financially controlled, technically coordinated, and progressing while serving as a trusted point of contact for clients, design professionals, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal leadership. The role has regular presence on active job sites and ownership of assigned projects from active construction through completion and turnover.

The position is field-based, with regular time on active residential construction sites and in the company office. Daily local travel between job sites and the office is expected. The role involves walking active construction sites, including stairs, ladders, and uneven or unfinished surfaces, and following required PPE and safety procedures.

The annual base salary is $135,000–$160,000. Benefits and other offerings include a monthly medical contribution, optional dental and vision coverage, vehicle allowance, business mileage reimbursement, and the opportunity to lead custom residential projects with meaningful ownership of project outcomes. Applicants should submit a resume highlighting relevant residential construction experience and be prepared to discuss their project experience and work in scheduling, project financials, subcontractors, change orders, quality control, and client communication. Spinnaker Development is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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, 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.

Benefits

• Monthly medical contribution.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Business mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity to lead custom residential projects throughout Newport Beach and coastal Orange County.
• A hands-on role with meaningful ownership of project outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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