Construction Project Manager

Ashara Living; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashara Living, a coastal Orange County residential construction specialist, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee budgets, schedules, and on-site operations. You will manage subcontractors, bids, RFIs, and change orders, ensuring projects stay on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include revenue forecasting, risk mitigation, and effective client communications to support project success and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing residential construction projects (custom homes, remodels, additions) in coastal Orange County.
• Proven track record running budgets, schedules, change orders, and subcontractor buyouts.
• Strong plan-reading skills and knowledge of CA building codes and Cal/OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and schedules; track revenue, profitability, and margins.
• Coordinate subcontractors, long-lead orders, and submittals; hold regular status meetings.
• Prepare weekly project status reports and updates for ownership.
• Provide daily onsite supervision to ensure quality.

Tools

Procore

JobTread

Google Workspace

Job description

The Project Manager manages the financials of assigned projects and builds business relationships through superior service. You will apply our methodology and practices and enforce project standards from inception through completion.

Collect subcontractor bids; negotiate scopes, pricing, and payment terms; and generate subcontracts.

Create and execute project schedules, revising them as each project's needs and requirements change.

Actively manage the schedule to prevent delays: identify risks early, resequence work, and expedite decisions to keep every project on or ahead of the committed timeline.

Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.

Manage day-to-day operations and scope.

Analyze and review architectural plans and blueprints; create and submit Requests for Information (RFIs) to the design team as needed.

Prepare for city and county inspections.

Minimize exposure and risk by following Cal/OSHA guidelines.

Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Provide daily onsite supervision to ensure quality.

Oversee material procurement of all owner/developer purchased items.

Project Accounting

Track and update owner allowances daily.

Track and update the project budget weekly.

Provide the Operations team a weekly expense plan.

Determine appropriate revenue recognition.

Proactively identify cost-saving opportunities (value engineering, bid re-negotiation, waste reduction) and report savings achieved against the budget.

Submit owner change orders as appropriate.

Manage subcontractor change order requests.

Understand our pricing model and billing procedures.

Accurately forecast revenue, profitability, and margins.

Business Development

Grow the company network by regularly identifying key vendors and subcontractors.

Communicate effectively in written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

Coordinate subcontractors, long-lead orders, and submittals.

Hold regular status meetings with the project team.

Attend new job walks and final job walks.

Prepare weekly project status reports for supervisor review.

Provide weekly written project updates to ownership/supervisor covering schedule status (on-track / at-risk / behind), budget status, key risks, and upcoming milestones.

Keep the project team informed of scope changes and general client communications.

Communicate relevant project information to leadership.

Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

Resolve or elevate issues in a timely fashion.

Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully.

Create the project punch list and coordinate timely completion.

Technical Understanding

Use company online project management platforms effectively.

General understanding of application software, databases, and system design.

Thorough understanding of design/build.

Stay aware of new and emerging technologies and their potential application to client projects.

5+ years managing residential construction projects (custom homes, remodels, additions), ideally in coastal Orange County.

Proven track record running budgets, schedules, subcontractor buyouts, and change orders.

Strong plan-reading skills and working knowledge of California building codes, city/county inspections, and Cal/OSHA.

Experience with construction PM software (e.g., JobTread, Procore) and Google Workspace.

Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, architects, engineers, and trades.

Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must live in Orange County.

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000 yearly

Ashara Living is a general contractor specializing in residential construction — custom homes, remodels, and additions — in the Orange County coastal market. We work directly with clients, architects, and engineers. Our project management approach lets us fully manage and engage every stakeholder, creating a fun, productive, and successful environment.